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Michael Martínez (baseball)

Michael Gabriel Martínez Tiburcio (born September 16, 1982) is a Dominican professional baseball utility player for the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, and Tampa Bay Rays. In a seven-year MLB career, Martínez played every position except catcher and first baseman.

Michael Martínez
Martínez with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2011
High Point Rockers – No. 19
Utility player
Born: (1982-09-16) September 16, 1982 (age 41)
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Bats: Switch
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 3, 2011, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
(through 2017 season)
Batting average.194
Hits111
Home runs6
Runs batted in42
Teams

Professional career edit

Washington Nationals edit

Martínez began in the Washington Nationals organization, commencing his professional career in 2006. That year, he played for the Vermont Lake Monsters, Savannah Sand Gnats and Potomac Nationals, hitting a combined .265 with 11 stolen bases in 82 games. In 2007, he played for the Hagerstown Suns and hit .250 with 13 stolen bases in 116 games. He played for the Potomac Nationals and Harrisburg Senators in 2009, posting a .259 batting average with 10 steals. In 2010, he played for the Senators and Syracuse Chiefs, hitting a combined .272 with 11 home runs and 23 stolen bases.

Philadelphia Phillies edit

The Philadelphia Phillies selected Martínez from the Nationals after the 2011 season as a Rule 5 draft pick. He made the Phillies' Opening Day roster as a reserve player. He made his major league debut on April 3 against the Houston Astros and recorded his first major league hit and RBI. He hit his first major league career home run on July 17 against the New York Mets. He spent the season acting as a utility infielder and outfielder, recording a .196 batting average with 3 home runs and 24 RBI in 89 games. Due to his remaining on the club's roster for the entire regular season, he remained in the organization thereafter per Rule 5 regulations.

Martínez opened the 2012 year on the Disabled List due to a broken foot suffered during Spring Training.[1] He joined the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, the Phillies' Triple-A affiliate, in early June. After playing only one game with Lehigh Valley, Martínez returned to the Phillies' 25-man roster following an injury to second baseman Freddy Galvis. On June 27, Martínez was optioned to Lehigh Valley to make room for Chase Utley. Martínez was called up again when Mike Fontenot was designated for assignment.

Martínez began 2013 at Triple-A, but his contract was purchased on May 24 because Chase Utley was placed on the 15-day DL. He was designated for assignment on June 22, and outrighted off the roster on October 3. He elected free agency on October 8. In 29 games for the Phillies in 2013, he hit .175 with 3 RBI.

Pittsburgh Pirates edit

On December 18, 2013, the Pittsburgh Pirates signed Martínez to a minor league deal. His contract was selected from the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians on June 12, and he was optioned back to Indianapolis on August 19.[citation needed] He was designated for assignment on September 2, 2014, when the contract of Chase d'Arnaud was selected and was added to the 40-man roster. Martínez elected free agency in October 2014.[2]

Cleveland Indians edit

Martínez signed a minor league deal with the Cleveland Indians on February 11, 2015. On April 9, 2015, he was assigned to the Triple-A Columbus Clippers. The Indians purchased his contract from Columbus on September 4, 2015, and added him to the major-league roster.[3] On July 2, 2016, Martínez was designated for assignment to make room on the 25-man roster for Shawn Morimando after a 19-inning game the day before that exhausted the entire bullpen.[4] He hit .283 in 60 at-bats for the Indians.

Boston Red Sox edit

On July 8, 2016, Martínez was traded to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for cash. During his time with Boston, Martínez hit .167/.286/.167 with no home runs and no RBI in 6 at bats. Martínez appeared in 4 games and starting in one game, playing in right field. [5]

Cleveland Indians (second stint) edit

After being designated for assignment by the Red Sox on August 2, 2016, Martínez was claimed by the Cleveland Indians off waivers on August 4. Martínez hit into the final out to Kris Bryant in the Indians' Game 7 loss in the 2016 World Series to the Chicago Cubs, which was their first World Series championship in 108 years. On November 23, 2016, he was outrighted to Triple-A.[6]

He signed a new minor league contract with the Indians organization on December 1.[7]

The Indians purchased Martínez's contract on April 2, 2017, adding him to their 2017 opening day roster.[8] Martínez was designated for assignment on May 14. He elected free agency following the season on November 6.[9]

Tampa Bay Rays edit

On May 18, 2017, the Tampa Bay Rays acquired Martínez in exchange for cash considerations.[10] He was designated for assignment on June 19 to create room for Trevor Plouffe. He became a free agent on June 23, 2017.

Cleveland Indians (third stint) edit

Martínez signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians on June 25, 2017.[11] He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.

On December 2, 2017, Martínez re–signed with the Indians on a new minor league contract that included an invitation to spring training.[12] However, he did not appear for the organization in 2018 and elected free agency following the season on November 2, 2018.[13]

Lancaster Barnstormers edit

On March 11, 2019, Martínez signed with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[14] He became a free agent after the 2020 season.

High Point Rockers edit

On March 9, 2021, Martínez signed with the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[15] He made 51 appearances for High Point, batting .287/.354/.422 with 4 home runs and 30 RBI. He became a free agent following the season.

On February 8, 2022, Martínez re-signed with the Rockers for the 2022 season.[16] He played in 75 games for High Point, hitting .304/.370/.424 with 5 home runs, 35 RBI, and 6 stolen bases. He became a free agent following the 2022 season.

On February 15, 2023, Martínez re-signed with the Rockers for the 2023 season.[17] In 89 games for the club, he hit .249/.288/.357 with four home runs and 62 RBI.

On April 10, 2024, Martínez re–signed with High Point for a fourth consecutive season.[18]

References edit

  1. ^ . Phillyburbs.com. Archived from the original on April 21, 2012. Retrieved April 18, 2012.
  2. ^ Polishuk, Mark (October 6, 2014). "Players Who Have Elected Minor League Free Agency". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved October 6, 2014.
  3. ^ "Indians add Martinez & Soto from AAA Columbus". September 4, 2015. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
  4. ^ "Indians recall Morimando from Double-A Akron, starting McAllister on Saturday". Fox Sports. Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  5. ^ "Red Sox acquire Michael Martinez from Cleveland Indians". Boston Herald. July 8, 2016. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
  6. ^ Wilmoth, Charlie (November 23, 2016). "Indians Outright Michael Martinez, Sign Daniel Robertson To Minors Deal". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
  7. ^ Adams, Steve (December 1, 2016). "Indians Sign Michael Martinez, Erik Kratz To Minors Deals". mlbtradeumors.com. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
  8. ^ "Indians set Opening Day roster". Indians.com. Retrieved April 2, 2017.
  9. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. November 7, 2017. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  10. ^ Noga, Joe (May 18, 2017). "Cleveland Indians trade utility infielder Michael Martinez to Tampa Bay for cash considerations". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
  11. ^ Meisel, Zack (June 25, 2017). "He's back (again): Cleveland Indians sign Michael Martinez to minor-league deal". Cleveland.com.
  12. ^ Downing, Kyle (December 2, 2017). "Minor MLB Transactions: 12/2/17". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
  13. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2018". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
  14. ^ "Former Phillie Martinez Heads to Lancaster". LancasterBarnstormers.com. March 11, 2019. Retrieved March 11, 2019.
  15. ^ "Rockers Add 7-Year MLB Vet Michael Martinez". HighPointRockers.com. March 9, 2021. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  16. ^ "Michael Martinez Returning to Rockers in 2022". HighPointRockers.com. February 8, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
  17. ^ "Rockers Returning Veteran Martinez". highpointrockers.com. February 15, 2023. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  18. ^ "High Point Rockers Announce 3 Player Signings Including 2 Returning Starters". oursportscentral.com. Retrieved April 10, 2024.

External links edit

  • Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
  • El Nińo De Los Minas on Instagram

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In this Spanish name the first or paternal surname is Martinez and the second or maternal family name is Tiburcio Michael Gabriel Martinez Tiburcio born September 16 1982 is a Dominican professional baseball utility player for the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball He has previously played in Major League Baseball MLB for the Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays In a seven year MLB career Martinez played every position except catcher and first baseman Michael MartinezMartinez with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2011High Point Rockers No 19Utility playerBorn 1982 09 16 September 16 1982 age 41 Santo Domingo Dominican RepublicBats SwitchThrows RightMLB debutApril 3 2011 for the Philadelphia PhilliesMLB statistics through 2017 season Batting average 194Hits111Home runs6Runs batted in42TeamsPhiladelphia Phillies 2011 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates 2014 Cleveland Indians 2015 2016 Boston Red Sox 2016 Cleveland Indians 2016 2017 Tampa Bay Rays 2017 Contents 1 Professional career 1 1 Washington Nationals 1 2 Philadelphia Phillies 1 3 Pittsburgh Pirates 1 4 Cleveland Indians 1 5 Boston Red Sox 1 6 Cleveland Indians second stint 1 7 Tampa Bay Rays 1 8 Cleveland Indians third stint 1 9 Lancaster Barnstormers 1 10 High Point Rockers 2 References 3 External linksProfessional career editWashington Nationals edit Martinez began in the Washington Nationals organization commencing his professional career in 2006 That year he played for the Vermont Lake Monsters Savannah Sand Gnats and Potomac Nationals hitting a combined 265 with 11 stolen bases in 82 games In 2007 he played for the Hagerstown Suns and hit 250 with 13 stolen bases in 116 games He played for the Potomac Nationals and Harrisburg Senators in 2009 posting a 259 batting average with 10 steals In 2010 he played for the Senators and Syracuse Chiefs hitting a combined 272 with 11 home runs and 23 stolen bases Philadelphia Phillies edit The Philadelphia Phillies selected Martinez from the Nationals after the 2011 season as a Rule 5 draft pick He made the Phillies Opening Day roster as a reserve player He made his major league debut on April 3 against the Houston Astros and recorded his first major league hit and RBI He hit his first major league career home run on July 17 against the New York Mets He spent the season acting as a utility infielder and outfielder recording a 196 batting average with 3 home runs and 24 RBI in 89 games Due to his remaining on the club s roster for the entire regular season he remained in the organization thereafter per Rule 5 regulations Martinez opened the 2012 year on the Disabled List due to a broken foot suffered during Spring Training 1 He joined the Lehigh Valley IronPigs the Phillies Triple A affiliate in early June After playing only one game with Lehigh Valley Martinez returned to the Phillies 25 man roster following an injury to second baseman Freddy Galvis On June 27 Martinez was optioned to Lehigh Valley to make room for Chase Utley Martinez was called up again when Mike Fontenot was designated for assignment Martinez began 2013 at Triple A but his contract was purchased on May 24 because Chase Utley was placed on the 15 day DL He was designated for assignment on June 22 and outrighted off the roster on October 3 He elected free agency on October 8 In 29 games for the Phillies in 2013 he hit 175 with 3 RBI Pittsburgh Pirates edit On December 18 2013 the Pittsburgh Pirates signed Martinez to a minor league deal His contract was selected from the Triple A Indianapolis Indians on June 12 and he was optioned back to Indianapolis on August 19 citation needed He was designated for assignment on September 2 2014 when the contract of Chase d Arnaud was selected and was added to the 40 man roster Martinez elected free agency in October 2014 2 Cleveland Indians edit Martinez signed a minor league deal with the Cleveland Indians on February 11 2015 On April 9 2015 he was assigned to the Triple A Columbus Clippers The Indians purchased his contract from Columbus on September 4 2015 and added him to the major league roster 3 On July 2 2016 Martinez was designated for assignment to make room on the 25 man roster for Shawn Morimando after a 19 inning game the day before that exhausted the entire bullpen 4 He hit 283 in 60 at bats for the Indians Boston Red Sox edit On July 8 2016 Martinez was traded to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for cash During his time with Boston Martinez hit 167 286 167 with no home runs and no RBI in 6 at bats Martinez appeared in 4 games and starting in one game playing in right field 5 Cleveland Indians second stint edit After being designated for assignment by the Red Sox on August 2 2016 Martinez was claimed by the Cleveland Indians off waivers on August 4 Martinez hit into the final out to Kris Bryant in the Indians Game 7 loss in the 2016 World Series to the Chicago Cubs which was their first World Series championship in 108 years On November 23 2016 he was outrighted to Triple A 6 He signed a new minor league contract with the Indians organization on December 1 7 The Indians purchased Martinez s contract on April 2 2017 adding him to their 2017 opening day roster 8 Martinez was designated for assignment on May 14 He elected free agency following the season on November 6 9 Tampa Bay Rays edit On May 18 2017 the Tampa Bay Rays acquired Martinez in exchange for cash considerations 10 He was designated for assignment on June 19 to create room for Trevor Plouffe He became a free agent on June 23 2017 Cleveland Indians third stint edit Martinez signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians on June 25 2017 11 He elected free agency on November 6 2017 On December 2 2017 Martinez re signed with the Indians on a new minor league contract that included an invitation to spring training 12 However he did not appear for the organization in 2018 and elected free agency following the season on November 2 2018 13 Lancaster Barnstormers edit On March 11 2019 Martinez signed with the Lancaster Barnstormers of the independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball 14 He became a free agent after the 2020 season High Point Rockers edit On March 9 2021 Martinez signed with the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball 15 He made 51 appearances for High Point batting 287 354 422 with 4 home runs and 30 RBI He became a free agent following the season On February 8 2022 Martinez re signed with the Rockers for the 2022 season 16 He played in 75 games for High Point hitting 304 370 424 with 5 home runs 35 RBI and 6 stolen bases He became a free agent following the 2022 season On February 15 2023 Martinez re signed with the Rockers for the 2023 season 17 In 89 games for the club he hit 249 288 357 with four home runs and 62 RBI On April 10 2024 Martinez re signed with High Point for a fourth consecutive season 18 References edit Michael Martinez suffers broken foot Phillyburbs com Archived from the original on April 21 2012 Retrieved April 18 2012 Polishuk Mark October 6 2014 Players Who Have Elected Minor League Free Agency mlbtraderumors com Retrieved October 6 2014 Indians add Martinez amp Soto from AAA Columbus September 4 2015 Retrieved September 4 2015 Indians recall Morimando from Double A Akron starting McAllister on Saturday Fox Sports Retrieved July 2 2016 Red Sox acquire Michael Martinez from Cleveland Indians Boston Herald July 8 2016 Retrieved June 18 2017 Wilmoth Charlie November 23 2016 Indians Outright Michael Martinez Sign Daniel Robertson To Minors Deal mlbtraderumors com Retrieved November 23 2016 Adams Steve December 1 2016 Indians Sign Michael Martinez Erik Kratz To Minors Deals mlbtradeumors com Retrieved December 1 2016 Indians set Opening Day roster Indians com Retrieved April 2 2017 Minor League Free Agents 2017 baseballamerica com November 7 2017 Retrieved June 3 2023 Noga Joe May 18 2017 Cleveland Indians trade utility infielder Michael Martinez to Tampa Bay for cash considerations The Plain Dealer Retrieved June 18 2017 Meisel Zack June 25 2017 He s back again Cleveland Indians sign Michael Martinez to minor league deal Cleveland com Downing Kyle December 2 2017 Minor MLB Transactions 12 2 17 mlbtraderumors com Retrieved December 2 2017 Minor League Free Agents 2018 baseballamerica com Retrieved May 1 2024 Former Phillie Martinez Heads to Lancaster LancasterBarnstormers com March 11 2019 Retrieved March 11 2019 Rockers Add 7 Year MLB Vet Michael Martinez HighPointRockers com March 9 2021 Retrieved March 9 2021 Michael Martinez Returning to Rockers in 2022 HighPointRockers com February 8 2022 Retrieved February 9 2022 Rockers Returning Veteran Martinez highpointrockers com February 15 2023 Retrieved April 11 2023 High Point Rockers Announce 3 Player Signings Including 2 Returning Starters oursportscentral com Retrieved April 10 2024 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to 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