Kyle Jared Martin (born January 18, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played for the Boston Red Sox of the Major League Baseball (MLB), and for the Saitama Seibu Lions of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). Listed at 6' 7", 230 lb., he bats and throw right-handed.[1]
| Kyle Martin | |
|---|---|
| Free agent | |
| Relief pitcher | |
| Born: January 18, 1991 Austin, Texas | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: July 20, 2017, for the Boston Red Sox | |
| NPB: August 11, 2018, for the Saitama Seibu Lions | |
| MLB statistics (through 2017 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 3.86 |
| Strikeouts | 1 |
| NPB statistics (through 2019 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 4–6 |
| Earned run average | 3.13 |
| Strikeouts | 62 |
| Teams | |
Career
Boston Red Sox
Martin signed after being selected by the Red Sox in the ninth round of the 2013 MLB Draft out of Texas A&M University.[1] He previously had been selected by the Chicago White Sox (2012) and Washington Nationals (2009) but chose not to sign. Martin was scouted with a three-pitch repertoire that included a 92–94 mph fastball with above-average control, complemented with an 83-86 mph slider, and a 79–82 mph circle changeup that he has the confidence to throw in any count.[1]
In a span of two seasons (2013 and 2014) with three teams, Martin was the first pitcher in the Red Sox 2013 draft class to reach the Double-A level.[2] In his three stints, he posted a collective 8–7 record with a 3.16 ERA and 13 saves in 54 relief appearances, striking out 112 batters while walking 26 in 116+2⁄3 innings of work before joining the Portland Sea Dogs.[3] Martin suffered setbacks and struggled through injuries in the 2015 midseason, spending two months on the disabled list.[2] He recovered late in the year and was assigned to the Arizona Fall League, where his fastball touched 96 miles per hour (154 km/h), with some arm-side run, and garnered a promotion to Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox in 2016.[2]
In 2016, Martin posted a 3–4 record with a 3.38 ERA and six saves while striking out 78 hitters and walking 21, to compile a 3.71 SO/W in 66+2⁄3 innings. He also recorded a WHIP of 1.19 and was second among International League relievers with 10.53 strikeouts per nine innings.[4] After the 2016 season, Martin was rated as the Red Sox's No. 22 prospect, according to MLB.com, and the Red Sox added him to their 40-man roster.[5] Martin made his Major League debut on July 20, 2017.[6] He was designated for assignment on September 5, 2017, removing him from the 40-man roster. Martin was released on July 25, 2018, to pursue an opportunity to play in Japan.[7]
Saitama Seibu Lions
On July 26, 2018, it was announced that Martin had signed with the Saitama Seibu Lions of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).[8]
On October 30, 2019, Martin was claimed waiver from Lions.[9] On November 5, 2019, he became a free agent.[10]
Sugar Land Skeeters
On March 5, 2020, Martin signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent after the season.
References
- ^ a b c "Kyle Martin - SoxProspects.com". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ^ a b c 2015 Top 40 Season in Review: Chandler Shepherd and Kyle Martin. SoxProspects.com.
- ^ Kyle Martin – MiLB statistics. Baseball Reference.
- ^ International League: 2016 Pitching Leaders. MiLB.com. Retrieved on September 13, 2016.
- ^ "Boston Red Sox Rule 5 Draft: Kyle Martin, Luis Ysla added to 40-man roster to protect them from draft". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ^ "Kyle Martin's MLB Debut 'Absolutely Surreal' for Red Sox Relief Pitcher". 2017-07-20.
- ^ Crowell, Jim (July 26, 2018). "Minor Notes: Beeks traded for Eovaldi, Martin goes to Japan". SoxProspects.com. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
- ^ "新外国人選手契約合意のお知らせ｜埼玉西武ライオンズ".
- ^ "埼玉西武ライオンズ選手契約について". 埼玉西武ライオンズ 公式サイト (in Japanese). October 30, 2019. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
- ^ "2019年度 自由契約選手". NPB.jp 日本野球機構 (in Japanese). Retrieved December 4, 2019.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Texas A&M Aggies bio