Carlos Martinez
| IP | 7 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 14.143 |
| WHIP | 2.286 |
| BB/9 | 6.429 |
| SO/9 | 1.286 |
- Full name Carlos J Martinez
- Born 09/22/1988 in San Pedro De Macoris, Dominican Republic
- Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 182 / Bats: R / Throws: R
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The Rockies signed Martinez as a 16-year-old to a $650,000 signing bonus in July of 2005, the biggest bonus they ever gave a Latin player, and as much as landing Martinez the idea behind the bonus was to send a message throughout the Caribbean that the Rockies were ready to be a player. Martinez spent 2006 in the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League and played part-time with Casper in 2007 before finally getting everyday duty with the Ghosts last year. He has surprising line-drive power despite his size, but gets anxious at the plate and gets caught out front when facing soft stuff. He has agility in the field and a strong arm, but carelessness, particularly with his throws, causes errors. He made 25 of them in just 65 games. He's a good runner who tied for second in the Pioneer League in stolen bases, though his baserunning needs polishing. After two years in Casper, Martinez needs to make a significant move, which should mean earning a spot in Asheville instead of staying back in extended spring for a third season.
