Professional career
Pittsburgh Pirates
On January 13,2018,Martin was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates (along with Joe Musgrove,Colin Moran and Michael Feliz) for Gerrit Cole. [5] He began 2018 with the Double–A Altoona Curve and was promoted to the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians in June. In 127 total games between the two teams,he slashed .274/.337/.429 with 13 home runs and 55 RBI. [6]
The Pirates added Martin to their 40-man roster after the season to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. [7] On April 5,2019,Martin was promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [8] He made his major league debut on April 6,recording a single versus Tanner Roark in his first major league at–bat. Martin joined Andrew McCutchen and JoséTábata as the only Pirates since 1948 to record a hit,a run,and a stolen base in their Major League debut. In his rookie season,Martin collected nine hits in 40 trips to the plate. On October 18,Martin underwent surgery to repair a left shoulder labral tear. [9]
Martin only appeared in 7 games in 2020,going hitless in 9 at–bats. On October 30,2020,Martin was outrighted off of the 40-man roster. He became a free agent on November 2. [10]
Texas Rangers
On December 14,2020,Martin signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers organization. [11] On May 26,2021,Martin was selected to the active roster. [12] He hit first MLB home run,a 2-run homer,against Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Andy Burns on June 12. Over 58 games for Texas in 2021,Martin hit .208/.248/.354 with six home runs and 17 RBI. [13] On October 9,Martin elected free agency. [14]
Los Angeles Dodgers
On November 23,2021,Martin signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. [15] He spent the season with the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers,where he played in 129 games,with a .285 batting average,32 home runs and 107 RBI. [16] Martin elected free agency following the season on November 10,2022. [17]
NC Dinos
On December 3,2022,Martin signed a contract with the NC Dinos of the KBO League. He played in 118 games for the Dinos in 2023,batting .283/.360/.455 with 17 home runs,90 RBI,and 15 stolen bases. He became a free agent following the season.
Los Angeles Angels
On February 9,2024,Martin signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels. [18] In 70 appearances for the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees,he batted .286/.364/.517 with 13 home runs,45 RBI,and five stolen bases. Martin elected free agency following the season on November 4. [19]
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