Position: RHP
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 168 lbs
Bats/Throws: R/R
Born: 05/31/2007
Country: Dominican Republic
How Acquired: International Free Agent, 2024
Bonus: $180,000
40-man Roster: No
Rule 5 Eligible: 2028
Minor League Free Agency: 2030
Options Left: 3
Overview
Martinez was just 16 when he signed for a moderate bonus. His fastball reached as high as 93 mph and he added a curve and change. The report in Baseball America referred to Martinez as a “strike thrower,” but it didn’t go that way in his debut.
2024
Martinez’ DSL debut was rough. He struck out 23 in 19.1 IP, but he walked 19, and had a 2.12 WHIP and 7.91 ERA.
Stats
Transactions
January 15, 2024: Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as an international free agent.