Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | LAA | OF | 19 | 40 |
Grades Update: Jan 2021
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 40 | 45 | 45 | 55 | 55 | 50 |
Jan 2021 Report
Evaluator: Eddy Almaguer
Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 185 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2017 IFA
RuleV: Eligible
Physical Description: Medium frame that's close to physical max already. Well proportioned with a study build. Strong, thick thighs. Likely 10 pounds above listed weight.
Hit: Plenty of moving parts. Stands tall in the box with hands behind his head and he peers at the pitcher just over his right shoulder. Sometimes uses a pronounced hand waggle as he waits for the pitch. Uses a very pronounced leg kick to begin his movement, knee almost hits his chest. It's a long load and his upper body is noticeably further behind his lower half. Level swing with a touch of loft but sometimes opts for a slash and dash approach. Improving plate discipline, often spits on breaking pitches that are close. Loves dropping the bat head on breakers. Has shown ability to shorten swing and still barrel a pitch but his pronounced leg kick, load and wrap make it so he needs to stay in sync to see results. Sees the ball significantly better vs. RHP. Grade: 45
Power: Power comes from extension rather than strength and as a result he excels at hitting the low pitch for power. Drops his shoulder when he extends, will limit his ability to turn on pitches in the upper half of the zone. Grade: 45
Field: Smooth actions in the outfield, gets good reads, able to play right or left field, but enough in the profile to remain in right field for now. Grade: 55
Arm: Has enough arm for right, gets good carry on his throws and will be an asset. Grade: 55
Run: Average runner, clocked at 4.15 home to first. Good acceleration but short steps and stands a bit too upright when gunning it which slows him down. Needs improvement on the base paths, poor instincts with stealing. Grade: 50
Overall: Martinez performed well in High-A in 2019 considering he was still just 21 back then. Granted, take any Cal League stats, especially power numbers, with a grain of salt. Martinez is one of those prospects that shouldn't have any surprises left in the tank - he's a medium floor, low ceiling player who can carve out a role as a strong side platoon bat with enough defensive ability to stick around a big league club.
OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Average Player: Platoon
Risk: High
