Marcelo Martinez
| Marcelo Martinez | |
|---|---|
| Rakuten Monkeys – No. 21 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: August 10, 1996 Reynosa, Mexico | |
Bats: Left Throws: Left | |
| CPBL debut | |
| April 19, 2024, for the Rakuten Monkeys | |
| CPBL statistics (through April 27, 2025) | |
| Win–loss record | 14–5 |
| Earned run average | 2.24 |
| Strikeouts | 123 |
| Teams | |
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Marcelo Martinez (born August 10, 1996) is a Mexican professional baseball pitcher for the Rakuten Monkeys of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL).
Career
Sultanes de Monterrey
On June 7, 2017, Martinez signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League.[1] In 4 appearances for Monterrey, Martinez recorded a 3.00 ERA with 3 strikeouts across 3 innings of work.
Kansas City Royals
On March 7, 2018, Martinez signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals. In 13 games (11 starts) split between the rookie-level Idaho Falls Chukars, rookie-level Burlington Royals, and Single-A Lexington Legends, he accumulated an aggregate 6–4 record and 2.74 ERA with 90 strikeouts across 69 innings pitched.[2]
Martinez spent the 2019 season split between Lexington and the High-A Wilmington Blue Rocks. In 27 appearances (21 starts) split between the two affiliates, he compiled a combined 6–7 record and 4.07 ERA with 118 strikeouts and 2 saves across 130+1⁄3 innings pitched. Martinez did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]
Martinez returned to action in 2021 with the Double-A Northwest Arkansas Naturals and Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers. In 25 games (24 starts) for the two affiliates, he registered a cumulative 6–9 record and 5.11 ERA with 117 strikeouts across 112+2⁄3 innings pitched.[4] Martinez returned to the two affiliates in 2022, posting an aggregate 6–6 record and 6.17 ERA with 115 strikeouts over 109+1⁄3 innings of work.[5]
Martinez began the 2023 campaign with Triple-A Omaha, registering a 1–1 record and 4.29 ERA with 13 strikeouts across 9 appearances. Martinez was released by the Royals organization on June 27, 2023.[6]
Sultanes de Monterrey (second stint)
On July 13, 2023, Martinez signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League.[7] In 5 games (3 starts) for the Sultanes down the stretch, Martinez logged a 2–0 record and 3.06 ERA with 17 strikeouts across 17+2⁄3 innings pitched.
Rakuten Monkeys
On February 7, 2024, Martinez signed with the Rakuten Monkeys of the Chinese Professional Baseball League.[8] In 24 starts for the Monkeys, he compiled a 13–3 record and 2.04 ERA with 114 strikeouts across 149+2⁄3 innings pitched.
On January 21, 2025, Martinez re-signed with Rakuten.[9]
References
- ^ "Marcelo Martinez Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". milb.com. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ^ "Royals' Martinez fans 12 in one-hit shutout". milb.com. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ^ "Marcelo Martinez - Baseball Statistics". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ^ "Marcelo Martinez Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ^ "Marcelo Martínez, pitcher mexicano regresa a los Sultanes de Monterrey". amp.telediario.mx. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ^ "Marcelo Martínez está de regreso con los Sultanes". elmanana.com. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ^ "Rakuten Monkeys Sign Marcelo Martinez". cpblstats.com. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ^ "Rakuten Monkeys Re-Sign Marcelo Martinez for 2025 Season". cpblstats.com. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
External links
- Career statistics from MLB · Fangraphs · Baseball Reference (Minors)