Teodoro Martinez
| AB | 3943 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .268 |
| OBP | .322 |
| SLG | .363 |
| HR | 52 |
- Full name Teodoro Martinez
- Born 03/16/1992 in La Bueora, Venezuela
- Profile Ht.: 5'10" / Wt.: 193 / Bats: R / Throws: R
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Minor League Top Prospects
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Martinez was only 5-foot-6 and 125 pounds when the Rangers signed him as a 16-year-old in 2008. He's now closer to 6 feet and should continue to grow, considering that his father (the late major league infielder Carlos Martinez) and his brother (White Sox outfield prospect Jose Martinez) reached 6-foot-6 and 6-foot-5. If Teodoro gets to 6-foot-3 and 190 pounds, he could develop an intriguing combination of power and speed. For now, Martinez plays the little man's game well. He was the sparkplug for the Rangers from the leadoff position, batting .313, leading the league with 66 hits and stealing 20 bases. He makes consistent contact, though at times, he gets underneath too many pitches. Martinez is a plus runner with good instincts in center field, though his arm is below average.
