Justin Martínez (born July 30, 2001) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2023.
| Justin Martínez | |
|---|---|
.png) Martínez with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2024 | |
| Arizona Diamondbacks – No. 63 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: July 30, 2001 Bonao, Dominican Republic | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 7, 2023, for the Arizona Diamondbacks | |
| MLB statistics (through 2024 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 5–6 |
| Earned run average | 3.70 |
| Strikeouts | 105 |
| Saves | 9 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
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Career
editMartínez signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks as an international free agent on March 5, 2018. He made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer League Diamondbacks. Martínez split the 2019 season between the DSL Diamondbacks, rookie–level Arizona League Diamondbacks, and rookie–level Missoula Osprey. In 18 games (10 starts) between the three affiliates, he recorded a 2.89 ERA with 78 strikeouts across 56.0 innings of work.[1] Martínez did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]
Martínez began the 2021 season with the Single–A Visalia Rawhide, but underwent Tommy John surgery after only 7 starts.[3] In 2022, he returned from the injury partway through the year. In 20 games split between the rookie–level Arizona Complex League Diamondbacks, High–A Hillsboro Hops, Double–A Amarillo Sod Poodles, and Triple–A Reno Aces, he accumulated a 3.32 ERA with 62 strikeouts in 38.0 innings of work. After the season, Martínez played in the Arizona Fall League, making it to the league's all-star game in November.[4][5] On November 15, 2022, the Diamondbacks added Martínez to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[6]
Martínez was optioned to the Triple-A Reno Aces to begin the 2023 season.[7] In 25 games for the Triple–A Reno Aces, he posted a 4.18 ERA with 38 strikeouts and 5 saves in 28.0 innings of work. On June 27, 2023, Martínez was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[8] He went unused out of the bullpen and was optioned back to Reno on June 29, becoming a phantom ballplayer.[9] He was promoted for a second time on July 7, making his MLB debut the same day, allowing two runs in one inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates.[10][11] In 10 games during his rookie campaign, Martínez struggled to a 12.60 ERA with 14 strikeouts across 10.0 innings pitched.
Martínez was again optioned to Triple–A Reno to begin the 2024 season.[12]
References
edit- ^ "Justin Martinez - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
- ^ "Diamondbacks might have to 'take some risks' for bullpen help they covet".
- ^ "Diamondbacks prospect Justin Martinez steps up in Fall Stars Game outing". November 7, 2022.
- ^ "Justin Martinez is Feeling Strong in the Arizona Fall League". November 6, 2022.
- ^ "D-backs add Alexander, Barrosa, Fletcher, and Martinez to 40-man roster; acquire Vargas; designate Alcántara, Garrett, Luplow, and Smith for assignment". mlb.com. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ "Diamondbacks' Justin Martinez: Optioned to Triple-A Reno". cbssports.com. Rotowire. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
- ^ "Diamondbacks' Justin Martinez: Heading to big leagues". cbssports.com. Rotowire. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
- ^ "Diamondbacks' Justin Martinez: Sent back to Reno". cbssports.com. Rotowire. June 29, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
- ^ "Diamondbacks' Justin Martinez: Recalled from Triple-A". cbssports.com. Rotowire. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
- ^ "Diamondbacks' Justin Martinez: Makes MLB debut". cbssports.com. Rotowire. July 8, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ "Diamondbacks' Justin Martinez: Heads to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)