During his years as the center fielder at Florida State, Martin hit .354, and earned all-District honors in his senior season and played in the 1965 College World Series.

[3] It was in 1975, when Woody Woodward took over the head coaching job at Florida State, that Martin would be reunited with his alma mater.

Howser would get his chance to manage the New York Yankees and Martin stepped into the head coaching role at Florida State in 1980.

Though Martin's teams did not win a national title, his tenure at Florida State was marked with many honors and feats.

Martin's Seminoles won eight Atlantic Coast Conference tournament championships and appeared in 17 College World Series.

[4] Florida State's baseball team plays on Mike Martin Field at Dick Howser Stadium, dedicated in 2005.