David Martínez (baseball)
David José Martínez (born August 4, 1987) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros and in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for the Uni-President Lions.
| David Martínez | |
|---|---|
| Free agent | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: August 4, 1987 Cumaná, Venezuela | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| Professional debut | |
| MLB: August 21, 2013, for the Houston Astros | |
| CPBL: March 30, 2018, for the Uni-President Lions | |
| MLB statistics (through 2014 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 1–0 |
| Earned run average | 6.38 |
| Strikeouts | 12 |
| CPBL statistics (through 2018 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 4–6 |
| Earned run average | 7.73 |
| Strikeouts | 53 |
| Teams | |
Career
Houston Astros
In 2013, Martinez played for the Corpus Christi Hooks of the Double-A Texas League and the Oklahoma City RedHawks of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League.[1] He won two consecutive pitcher of the month awards from the Astros.[2]
Martínez was called up to the majors for the first time on August 20, 2013.[3]
Texas Rangers
Martínez signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers on November 20, 2014.[4]
Minnesota Twins
On December 15, 2015, Martínez signed a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins.
Detroit Tigers
He was released on July 7, 2016, and signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers the next day and assigned to the Erie SeaWolves. He was released in March 2017.
Houston Astros (second stint)
On April 5, 2017, Martinez signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros organization. In 25 games (23 starts) for the Triple–A Fresno Grizzlies, Martínez recorded a 7–12 record and 4.69 ERA with 101 strikeouts in 136+1⁄3 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 6.[5]
Uni-President Lions
On February 7, 2018, Martinez signed with the Uni-President Lions of the Chinese Professional Baseball League.[6] He was released on August 16, 2018.[7]
After the 2020 season, he played for Caribes de Anzoátegui of the Liga Venezolana de Béisbol Profesional(LVMP). He has also played for Venezuela in the 2021 Caribbean Series.
Staten Island FerryHawks
On May 18, 2022, Martinez signed with the Staten Island FerryHawks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the season.
References
- Baldwin, Michael (August 15, 2013). "OKC RedHawks head home for key series with Alburquerque". The Oklahoman. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
- "Astros announce Minor League Players of the Month for July". MLB.com. August 6, 2013. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
- Takahashi, Julie (August 20, 2013). "C Max Stassi And RHP David Martinez Join The Astros". CBS Houston. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
- "Rangers sign 3 players to minor league deals". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 20, 2014. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
- "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- "Uni-Lions Sign RHP David Martinez". February 7, 2018. Retrieved February 9, 2018.
- "Uni-Lions Release David Martinez, Call up Chinen Kohya". August 17, 2018. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)