J. D. Martin

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27+2⁄3 innings pitched. Martin was released by the Barnstormers on May 31.

Washington Nationals (second stint)

On June 9, 2016, Martin signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals. Taking advice from years earlier from then-Nationals pitching coordinator Spin Williams, Martin began throwing a knuckleball. He joined the High–A Potomac Nationals and made his first start in the Carolina League in ten years on August 14 against the Frederick Keys. [18] He was released on July 9, 2017.

Tampa Bay Rays (second stint)

On February 14, 2018, Martin signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays. [19] He made 25 appearances (22 starts) for the Double–A Montgomery Biscuits, compiling an 8–10 record and 4.49 ERA with 71 strikeouts across 124+1⁄3 innings pitched. Martin elected free agency following the season on November 2. [20]

Los Angeles Dodgers

On February 7, 2019, Martin signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. [21] He made 22 starts split between the Double–A Tulsa Drillers and Triple–A Oklahoma City Dodgers, accumulating a 5–10 record and 5.56 ERA with 97 strikeouts across 124+2⁄3 innings pitched. Martin elected free agency following the season on November 4. [22]

References

  1. 1 2 Cameron, Dave (June 26, 2009). "J.D. Martin Deserves a Shot". FanGraphs. Retrieved July 19, 2009.
  2. 1 2 Selig, Mark (July 19, 2009). "Martin latest Nats hurler to make debut: Washington (26-65) vs. New York (43-47), 7:05 p.m. ET". MLB.com. Archived from the original on May 27, 2011. Retrieved July 19, 2009.
  3. ↑ Hill, Justice B. (July 15, 2005). "Notes: Next 10 days pivotal: Shapiro wading through talks as deadline approaches". MLB.com. Retrieved July 19, 2009.
  4. ↑ Castrovince, Anthony (March 13, 2007). "Martin aims to remain healthy: Right-hander making solid recovery from Tommy John surgery". MLB.com. Retrieved July 19, 2009.
  5. ↑ McElroy, Pete (July 9, 2009). "Minor League notes". MASNsports. Archived from the original on July 13, 2009. Retrieved October 24, 2009.
  6. 1 2 Harlan, Chico (July 19, 2009). "He's A Kid Who's Had To Scratch And Claw For Everything". Nationals Journal. Archived from the original on August 13, 2012. Retrieved July 19, 2009.
  7. ↑ Ladson, Bill (July 19, 2009). "Scott Olsen to Go on DL; J.D. Martin to Be Called Up". All Nats All the Time: MLBlogs Network. Retrieved July 19, 2009.[ permanent dead link ]
  8. ↑ "Boxscore: NY Mets vs. Washington – July 20, 2009". MLB.com. Retrieved July 20, 2009.
  9. ↑ Ladson, Bill (August 9, 2009). "Red-Hot Nationals Run Win Streak to Eight: Bats Connect on 16 Hits to Complete Sweep of D-backs". Archived from the original on August 13, 2009. Retrieved August 9, 2009.
  10. ↑ "Boxscore: Arizona vs. Washington – August 9, 2009". MLB.com. Retrieved August 9, 2009.
  11. ↑ "J.D. Martin". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved October 24, 2009.
  12. ↑ Kilgore, Adam (February 4, 2011). "Nationals sign three to minor league deals, invite four to spring training". Nationals Journal. Archived from the original on January 28, 2015. Retrieved December 11, 2011.
  13. ↑ "J.D. Martin Minor League Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved December 11, 2011.
  14. ↑ Twitter / eddymk: #Rays sign RHP J.D. Martin
  15. ↑ "Rays call up right-hander Martin from Triple-A | raysbaseball.com: News". Archived from the original on September 27, 2013.
  16. ↑ "Soto, Penny get minors deals". ESPN.com. Associated Press. January 22, 2015. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
  17. ↑ "Barnstormers: Lance Zawadzki returns; ex-MLB pitcher J.D. Martin signed". lancasteronline.com. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
  18. ↑ Kerr, Byron. "Former Nats starter J.D. Martin is back, this time as a knuckleball pitcher". MASNSports.com.
  19. ↑ Pollshuk, Mark (February 14, 2018). "Minor MLB Transactions: 2/14/18". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  20. ↑ "Minor League Free Agents 2018". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  21. ↑ Adams, Steve (February 7, 2019). "Minor MLB Transactions: 2/7/19". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved February 7, 2019.
  22. ↑ "Minor League Free Agents 2019". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
J. D. Martin
J.D. Martin.jpg
Martin with the Washington Nationals
Pitcher
Born: (1983-01-02) January 2, 1983 (age 42)
Ridgecrest, California, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: July 20, 2009, for the Washington Nationals
KBO: April 20, 2014, for the Samsung Lions
Last appearance
MLB: July 24, 2010, for the Washington Nationals
KBO: October 12, 2014, for the Samsung Lions
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