05/29/07 7:30 PM ET
Martin ranks fourth among NL catchers
Backstop trails Lo Duca, McCann, Estrada in All-Star voting
By Ken Gurnick / MLB.com

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Martin trails former Dodger Paul Lo Duca, Atlanta's Brian McCann and Milwaukee's Johnny Estrada at the position. Martin, who debuted in the Major Leagues last May, is among the league leaders at the catching position in average, runs, RBIs, stolen bases and walks.
Only two other Dodgers rank in the top five in early voting. They are Nomar Garciaparra, fourth at first base behind Albert Pujols, Prince Fielder and Derek Lee, and Jeff Kent, fifth at second base behind Chase Utley, Craig Biggio, Jose Valentin and Rickie Weeks.
No Dodgers outfielders rank in the top 15 of online voting, and Rafael Furcal did not rank among the top five at shortstop, despite his recent offensive surge.
Ken Gurnick is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.















