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(SportsNetwork.com) – The Detroit Tigers re-signed designated hitter Victor Martinez to a four-year contract extension, according to multiple reports.
Martinez, who turns 36 on Dec. 23, is coming off a career season in which he led the American League in on-base percentage. The MVP candidate batted .335 with a career-high 32 home runs and 103 RBI in 151 games. He was named to his fifth All-Star team and won his second Silver Slugger.
Detroit general manager Dave Dombrowski stated Tuesday that inking Martinez was the team’s top priority this offseason.
The Tigers originally signed Martinez to a four-year contract prior to the 2011 season. Detroit extended a qualifying offer to Martinez in October, ensuring it would receive draft pick compensation if he were to sign elsewhere.