David Martínez (baseball)
| David Martínez | |
|---|---|
| Free agent | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: August 4, 1987 Cumaná, Venezuela | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 21, 2013, for the Houston Astros | |
| MLB statistics (through 2014 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 1–0 |
| Earned run average | 6.38 |
| Strikeouts | 12 |
| WHIP | 1.42 |
| Teams | |
David José Martínez (born August 4, 1987) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He has played for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball.
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.
Second Stint With Astros[]
On April 5, 2017, Martinez signed a minor league deal with the Houston Astros. He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.
Uni-President Lions[]
On February 7, 2018, Martinez signed with the Uni-President Lions of the Chinese Professional Baseball League.[5] He was released on August 16, 2018.[6]
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.
See also[]
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.
- ^ "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)
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