Jason Martin Stats & Scouting Report

AB	189
AVG	.206
OBP	.260
SLG	.328
HR	6

Full name Jason Martin
Born 09/05/1995 in Corona, CA
Profile Ht.: 5'9" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: L / Throws: R
School Orange Lutheran
Debut 04/06/2019
Drafted in the 8th round (227th overall) by the Houston Astros in 2013 (signed for $159,700).

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A Long Beach State recruit, the undersized Martin embodies the Dirtbag spirit. Scouts have a tendency to use the phrase "good little player" when talking about the 5-foot-10, 180-pounder, a high-energy player with decent tools across the board. He's a solid-average runner who projects as an average defensive center fielder with an average arm. He has a compact swing and a knack for putting the barrel on the ball from the left side, giving him a chance to be an average hitter. He has a gap-to-gap approach but could grow into more power down the road. Martin lacks a carrying tool, but scouts love his makeup and aptitude, and giving him a chance to grind his way to the big leagues. He could be drafted between the fifth and eighth round.

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Track Record: Martin had a track record of hitting in five seasons in the Astros' system, but he was both unprotected and undrafted in the Rule 5 draft after the 2017 season. The Pirates acquired him as part of the trade that sent Gerrit Cole to Houston. Martin had one of the most impressive first halves of any position player in the system, hitting .325/.392/.522 with nine home runs at Double-A Altoona. He struggled after a promotion to Triple-A Indianapolis, however, finishing with more strikeouts (52) than hits (45).

Scouting Report: Martin has whip in his swing and average power he generates from his lower half, but he also has a significant leg kick, which can leave him vulnerable against breaking balls. His hands work well at the plate, which gives him a chance to be a .270-.280 hitter. He's an above-average runner who has posted double-digit stolen bases in every season of his career. He has enough to have the range to play center field on occasion and be an above-average left fielder. His arm is his one below-average tool.

The Future: Martin was added to the 40-man roster in November. He should be battling Reynolds for a backup outfield role in Pittsburgh before long.
Martin hit 23 home runs in Lancaster in 2016, but his 18 home runs in 2017 were more significant, as he showed that he could hit for power outside of the launching pad of Lancaster (18 of those 23 home runs in 2016 came at Lancaster or High Desert). A 20-20 man in 2016, Martin has surprising pop for his size. He gets excellent weight transfer and uses his lower half well, starting off his swing with a significant leg kick. It does leave him vulnerable to getting caught out front on offspeed pitches, but his hands work well enough to flick some of them to the opposite field. Ideally he'd be an everyday center fielder, but scouts don't see him as more than fringe-average there at best thanks to poor routes that negate his above-average speed. He primarily played left field at Double-A Corpus Christi. Martin runs a risk of ending up as a tweener without enough power or on-base ability to play in left field or enough defense to play in center. The Astros left Martin unprotected in the Rule 5 draft and he went unpicked, so it's a fear other teams have as well. He is in position to move to Triple-A Fresno in 2018.

Draft Prospects

A Long Beach State recruit, the undersized Martin embodies the Dirtbag spirit. Scouts have a tendency to use the phrase "good little player" when talking about the 5-foot-10, 180-pounder, a high-energy player with decent tools across the board. He's a solid-average runner who projects as an average defensive center fielder with an average arm. He has a compact swing and a knack for putting the barrel on the ball from the left side, giving him a chance to be an average hitter. He has a gap-to-gap approach but could grow into more power down the road. Martin lacks a carrying tool, but scouts love his makeup and aptitude, and giving him a chance to grind his way to the big leagues. He could be drafted between the fifth and eighth round.

Career Transactions

OF Jason Martin elected free agency.
Salt Lake Bees activated OF Jason Martin from the 7-day injured list.
Salt Lake Bees placed CF Jason Martin on the 7-day injured list.
Salt Lake Bees activated CF Jason Martin from the 7-day injured list.
Salt Lake Bees placed CF Jason Martin on the 7-day injured list.
Salt Lake Bees activated CF Jason Martin from the 7-day injured list.
Salt Lake Bees placed CF Jason Martin on the 7-day injured list.
CF Jason Martin assigned to Salt Lake Bees.
Los Angeles Angels signed free agent CF Jason Martin to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
CF Jason Martin elected free agency.
CF Jason Martin assigned to Oklahoma City Dodgers.
CF Jason Martin roster status changed by Los Angeles Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers signed free agent CF Jason Martin to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
CF Jason Martin elected free agency.
Texas Rangers sent CF Jason Martin outright to Round Rock Express.
Texas Rangers recalled CF Jason Martin from Round Rock Express.
Texas Rangers optioned CF Jason Martin to Round Rock Express.
Texas Rangers recalled CF Jason Martin from Round Rock Express.
Texas Rangers optioned CF Jason Martin to Round Rock Express.
Texas Rangers recalled CF Jason Martin from Round Rock Express.
Texas Rangers optioned CF Jason Martin to Round Rock Express.
Texas Rangers recalled CF Jason Martin from Round Rock Express.
Texas Rangers optioned CF Jason Martin to Round Rock Express.
Texas Rangers selected the contract of CF Jason Martin from Round Rock Express.
CF Jason Martin assigned to Round Rock Express.
CF Jason Martin assigned to Round Rock Express.
CF Jason Martin assigned to Round Rock Express from Rangers Alternate Training Site.
CF Jason Martin assigned to Round Rock Express.
CF Jason Martin assigned to Round Rock Express.
CF Jason Martin assigned to Nashville Sounds.
CF Jason Martin assigned to Nashville Sounds.
Texas Rangers signed free agent CF Jason Martin to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
Texas Rangers signed free agent CF Jason Martin.
CF Jason Martin elected free agency.
Pittsburgh Pirates sent CF Jason Martin outright to Indianapolis Indians.
Pittsburgh Pirates activated CF Jason Martin from the 10-day injured list.
Pittsburgh Pirates placed CF Jason Martin on the 10-day injured list. Upper back strain.
Pittsburgh Pirates recalled CF Jason Martin from Pirates Alternate Training Site.
Pittsburgh Pirates optioned CF Jason Martin to Pirates Alternate Training Site.
Pittsburgh Pirates recalled Jason Martin from Pirates Alternate Training Site.
Pittsburgh Pirates optioned CF Jason Martin to Pirates Alternate Training Site.
Pittsburgh Pirates recalled Jason Martin from Pirates Alternate Training Site.
Pittsburgh Pirates optioned CF Jason Martin to Pirates Alternate Training Site.
Pittsburgh Pirates recalled Jason Martin from Pirates Alternate Training Site.
Pittsburgh Pirates optioned CF Jason Martin to Pirates Alternate Training Site.
Pittsburgh Pirates recalled Jason Martin from Pirates Alternate Training Site.
CF Jason Martin assigned to Pirates Alternate Training Site from Indianapolis Indians.
Pittsburgh Pirates optioned CF Jason Martin to Indianapolis Indians.
Jason Martin roster status changed by Pittsburgh Pirates.
Pittsburgh Pirates placed CF Jason Martin on the 60-day injured list. Left shoulder dislocation
Pittsburgh Pirates recalled CF Jason Martin from Indianapolis Indians.
Pittsburgh Pirates optioned CF Jason Martin to Indianapolis Indians.
Pittsburgh Pirates recalled Jason Martin from Indianapolis Indians.
Pittsburgh Pirates optioned CF Jason Martin to Indianapolis Indians.
Pittsburgh Pirates recalled Jason Martin from Indianapolis Indians.
Pittsburgh Pirates optioned CF Jason Martin to Indianapolis Indians.
Pittsburgh Pirates selected the contract of CF Jason Martin from Indianapolis Indians.
CF Jason Martin assigned to Indianapolis Indians from Altoona Curve.
CF Jason Martin assigned to Altoona Curve from West Virginia Black Bears.
CF Jason Martin assigned to West Virginia Black Bears from Altoona Curve.
CF Jason Martin assigned to Altoona Curve.
Pittsburgh Pirates invited non-roster CF Jason Martin to spring training.
Pittsburgh Pirates traded RHP Gerrit Cole to Houston Astros for 3B Colin Moran, LF Jason Martin, RHP Joe Musgrove and RHP Michael Feliz.
LF Jason Martin assigned to Corpus Christi Hooks from Buies Creek Astros.
CF Jason Martin assigned to Buies Creek Astros from Quad Cities River Bandits.
CF Jason Martin assigned to Quad Cities River Bandits from Astros Ext. Spring Training.
OF Jason Martin assigned to Houston Astros.
Jason Martin roster status changed by Lancaster JetHawks.
CF Jason Martin roster status changed by Lancaster JetHawks.
CF Jason Martin assigned to Lancaster JetHawks from Quad Cities River Bandits.
OF Jason Martin assigned to Houston Astros.
CF Jason Martin assigned to Quad Cities River Bandits from Tri-City ValleyCats.
CF Jason Martin assigned to Houston Astros.
CF Jason Martin assigned to Tri-City ValleyCats from Greeneville Astros.
CF Jason Martin assigned to Greeneville Astros from GCL Astros.
OF Jason Martin assigned to GCL Astros.
Houston Astros signed OF Jason Martin.

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