Martin Červenka
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Martin Červenka
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 165 lb.
- Born August 3, 1992 in Prague Czech Republic
[edit] Biographical Information
Martin Červenka played for Kotlarka Prague in the Czech minor leagues in 2008 and also appeared in six games for the Tegola Titans (3 for 14, BB; 5 passed balls in 30 innings, 2 runners thrown out in 11 tries) in the Extraliga. He also spent part of the summer in the MLB European Academy. On January 24, 2009, he signed a 7-year deal with the Cleveland Indians, reportedly becoming the first European league player to sign with the Indians. The plan was for him to play the 2009 season in the Czech Republic and possibly a couple summers in Australia.
In the 2009 European Junior Championship, Martin was just 2 for 15, one of the lighest Czech hitters.
