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Has been my favorite prospect for 3 years now. I have nominated him twice in our top 30 poll. So I might be a little partial , but are you all following his year at A ball ? He was great in his first year , fell off last year and is killing it this year.



As we speak he has 20 HR and 75 RBI. That eats the league by 5 and 17. He's a very patient hitter although he does strike out too much. Average is around .260.

Problem for him is going to be strikeouts. Hopefully he can get it figured out before he moves to Florida State League which is a very good pitcher's league. Martin has 101 K's this year in 281 AB's. Last year was 149 K's combined in 373 AB's.

15252932322F280B273535460 wrote: Problem for him is going to be strikeouts. Hopefully he can get it figured out before he moves to Florida State League which is a very good pitcher's league. Martin has 101 K's this year in 281 AB's. Last year was 149 K's combined in 373 AB's.


Yep.. 39% last year .... 36% this year. In all fairness not that unusual for a power hitter that just turned 20. Also walks at a very good rate ....

Just an update on my man child. So far 1-2 . A HR with 3 humans on.

Yeah. I like Martin too. We don't tend to have many power hitters in the system, especially HS guys with upside. I don't know if there are specific pitches he really struggles to make contact with, but I feel like a guy his age can improve. You know, based on my extensive experience coaching MLB prospects.

6D7A6C5B4D4D412E0 wrote: Yeah.  I like Martin too.  We don't tend to have many power hitters in the system, especially HS guys with upside.  I don't know if there are specific pitches he really struggles to make contact with, but I feel like a guy his age can improve.  You know, based on my extensive experience coaching MLB prospects.   :D


So far with you coaching MLB prospects CTBucco I would say you are on your way to the HOF!

06272F062D25420 wrote: Yeah.  I like Martin too.  We don't tend to have many power hitters in the system, especially HS guys with upside.  I don't know if there are specific pitches he really struggles to make contact with, but I feel like a guy his age can improve.  You know, based on my extensive experience coaching MLB prospects.   :D


So far with you coaching MLB prospects CTBucco I would say you are on your way to the HOF!   8-)


I do coach my daughter's 9U softball team. So, there's that.

5146506771717D120 wrote: Yeah.  I like Martin too.  We don't tend to have many power hitters in the system, especially HS guys with upside.  I don't know if there are specific pitches he really struggles to make contact with, but I feel like a guy his age can improve.  You know, based on my extensive experience coaching MLB prospects.   :D


So far with you coaching MLB prospects CTBucco I would say you are on your way to the HOF!   8-)


I do coach my daughter's 9U softball team. So, there's that. 


She's a lucky gal having a daddy willing to spend time with her and teaching her the game.

5245536472727E110 wrote: Yeah.  I like Martin too.  We don't tend to have many power hitters in the system, especially HS guys with upside.  I don't know if there are specific pitches he really struggles to make contact with, but I feel like a guy his age can improve.  You know, based on my extensive experience coaching MLB prospects.   :D


Another HR for M.M. which is # 22. I know it's a small sample size but in last 22 AB's he's had 8 BB and 2k. I've read that he is no longer trying to pull everything

Promoted to Bradenton per PP.