Alex Martinez

ALEX MARTINEZ, RIGHT HANDED PITCHER
Born: May 8, 1995
Height: 6’3″
Weight: 175
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Signed: Int’l Free Agent, 2014, Pittsburgh Pirates
How Acquired: International Free Agent
Country: Dominican Republic
Agent: N/A

WTM’S PIRATE PLAYER PROFILES
Martinez reaches the mid-90s with his fastball.  He hasn’t pitched much yet, but he’ll open 2015 at age 20.

2014
DSL:  1-1-0, 4.76 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, 17.0 IP, 6.4 BB/9, 7.4 K/9

Martinez pitched in relief in the DSL.  He missed some bats, but obviously had trouble locating the strike zone.

2015
R:  1-0-1, 5.12 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, 31.2 IP, 3.4 BB/9, 5.7 K/9

The Pirates moved Martinez up to the GCL, where he made significant strides with his control while also getting hit harder.

2016
R:  0-1-1, 1.90 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 23.2 IP, 3.4 BB/9, 4.9 K/9

Martinez returned to the GCL bullpen, where his peripherals weren’t as good as his ERA.

Martinez will turn 22 early in the 2017 season.  He could open at Bristol.
CONTRACT INFORMATION
2016: Minor League Contract
PLAYER INFORMATION
Signing Bonus: N/A
MiLB Debut: 2014
MLB Debut: N/A
MiLB FA Eligible: 2020
MLB FA Eligible: N/A
Rule 5 Eligible: 2018
Added to 40-Man: N/A
Options Remaining: 3
MLB Service Time: 0.000
TRANSACTIONS
January 31, 2014: Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as an international free agent.