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'Next Derek Jeter' charged with murder

In July 2011, Derek Jeter connected for his 3,000th hit in a Saturday afternoon tilt against the Tampa Bay Rays.

One month earlier, the Rays had drafted a player many thought could be the next Jeter. Sadly, things didn't work out that way. Now Brandon Martin has gone from big league prospect to facing murder charges.

According to the Los Angeles Times, Martin was the kind of young player once destined for great things in the sport. In fact, his friends thought of him as Jeter 2.