NAME: Eric Martin
SCHOOL: Turpin High School
SPORT(S): Football-Basketball-Track & Field
GRADUATING YEAR: 2011
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: Connie Mack baseball national championship
BIRTHDATE: 9-9-92
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6’2”-200 lbs.
RESIDENCE: Anderson Township
PARENTS: Kent & Linda
BIGGEST INFLUENCE: Dad
FUTURE GOAL: Play professional baseball
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Senior Eric Martin is a star multi-sport athlete, though currently out with an injury. In football, the QB this season threw for 301 yards (6 TDs) in victory over Indian Hill. As a junior, he threw for 1,514 yds. (16 TDs) and rushed for 492 yds. (8 TDs) while leading Turpin to an undefeated 10-0 league championship and 11-1 over all record. Honors included being named 1st team all-league, 1st team all-city and 2nd team all-SWO district. In basketball, Eric averaged 16 ppg. last season, and was named 1st team all-conference. In baseball, he went 5-1 as a pitcher last season, with a 1.07 ERA and 53 strikeouts. He also hit .417 with 44 RBIs and 7 home runs while being named FAVC Co-Player of the Year and 1st team all-city. A good student active in community service, Eric will continue his baseball career next year at the University of Tennessee. His favorite athlete is Ed Reed.

COACH’S QUOTE --“Eric Martin is a rare talent. At 6’2 and 200 lbs. he is a dual threat to run and pass and creates enormous problems for opposing teams. Eric’s grasp of the offense and poise will certainly carry our team.  Most importantly, Eric is a winner who positively affects all those around him.” – Rob Stoll, Football Coach.

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