Career
Prior to playing professionally,Martinez attended Coral Park High School,Jackson State Community College,and then Cumberland University. He was originally drafted by the New York Mets in the 11th round of the 2005 Major League Baseball draft,however he opted not to sign.
Baltimore Orioles
On January 4,2013,Martinez was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles. [6] On February 5,he was designated for assignment following the acquisition of Russ Canzler. [7] Martinez cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides on February 8. [8] He made 62 appearances split between Norfolk and the Triple-A Norfolk Tides,posting a cumulative .257/.319/.346 batting line with one home run and 20 RBI.
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
On November 19,2013,Martinez signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. [9] In 53 appearances for the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees,he batted .262/.329/.403 with four home runs and 22 RBI. Martinez was released by the Angels organization on August 3,2014. [10]
Oakland Athletics
On August 3,2014,the same day as his release from the Angels,Martinez signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics organization,replacing Luis Exposito. [11] In 14 appearances for the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats,he slashed .150/.277/.175 with three RBI.
Boston Red Sox
On January 23,2015,Martinez signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox organization. He made 83 appearances split between the Double-A Portland Sea Dogs and Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox,slashing .208/.299/.266 with one home run,29 RBI,and one stolen base. Martinez became a free agent on November 7.
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