• Full name Nicholas Scott Martini
  • Born 06/27/1990 in Crystal Lake, IL
  • Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: L / Throws: L
  • School Kansas State
  • Debut 06/06/2018
  • Drafted in the 7th round (230th overall) by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2011 (signed for $125,000).
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    Martini set an NCAA Division I record by reaching base in 93 straight games in 2010-11, and that's what he does best, as he's a gifted lefthanded hitter with quick hands, a line-drive swing and good command of the strike zone. He works counts, makes consistent contact and uses the opposite field well. His instincts allow his solid speed to play up on the bases. Martini is 5-foot-11 and 192 pounds, and most of his power comes to the gaps. He has played both left and center field for Kansas State, and though he gets good jumps, his range fits better in left field. His arm is average. Because Martini doesn't have a plus tool besides his bat, he may profile better as a fourth outfielder than as a big league regular. Nevertheless, his hitting ability should get him drafted in the first five rounds or so.

Best Tools List

  • Rated Best Strike-Zone Discipline in the St. Louis Cardinals in 2018
  • Rated Best Strike-Zone Discipline in the Midwest League in 2012

Career Transactions

  • Cincinnati Reds sent RF Nick Martini on a rehab assignment to Louisville Bats.
  • Cincinnati Reds sent RF Nick Martini on a rehab assignment to Louisville Bats.
  • Cincinnati Reds transferred LF Nick Martini from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Left thumb sprain.
  • Cincinnati Reds placed LF Nick Martini on the 10-day injured list. Left thumb injury.
  • Cincinnati Reds recalled LF Nick Martini from Louisville Bats.
  • Louisville Bats activated LF Nick Martini.
  • Cincinnati Reds optioned LF Nick Martini to Louisville Bats.
  • Cincinnati Reds recalled LF Nick Martini from Louisville Bats.
  • Cincinnati Reds optioned LF Nick Martini to Louisville Bats.
  • LF Nick Martini and assigned to Cincinnati Reds.
  • Louisville Bats activated LF Nick Martini.
  • LF Nick Martini assigned to Louisville Bats.
  • Cincinnati Reds signed free agent LF Nick Martini to a minor league contract.

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