Henry Martinez
Born:
04/27/1994 (Age: 29)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 180
Primary Position: RHRP
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Arm Slot:
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 180
Primary Position: RHRP
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
Signed as J2 International Free Agent, 9/23/2013 (CLE)
Entry Point: J2
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: J2
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
| Evaluator: | Adam McInturff |
| Report Date: | December 6th, 2018 |
| Dates Seen: | 6x--2018 Season |
| Level: | Triple-A |
| Affiliate: | Columbus Clippers |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Average height, large/muscular frame, durable w/ barrel chest and thick lower half. Power pipitcher's build. Looks like Pedro Strop (CHC).
Mechanical Notes
Stretch only w/ effort in finish, occasionally pulls off-line and recoils hard after release. Deep, off-line arm-circle into fast H3/4 slot.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2019 | 40 | 45 | Setup Relief | High |
|---|
| Pitch | Present | Future | Sitting | Range | Comments |
| Fastball Value | |||||
| Overall Fastball Value | 55 | 55 | — | — | Power arm w/ above-avg life, big fastball that plays despite limited in-zone command. |
| Power arm w/ above-avg life, big fastball that plays despite limited in-zone command. | |||||
| Fastball Velocity | 65 | 65 | 95-96 | 93-98 | Consistent 95-96 with frequent touches of 97-98 when needed. |
| Fastball Velocity | |||||
| Fastball Movement | |||||
| Fastball Movement | 55 | 55 | — | — | Above-avg life, explosive ride when elevated and hard run+sink low in the zone. |
| Above-avg life, explosive ride when elevated and hard run+sink low in the zone. | |||||
| Fastball Command | |||||
| Fastball Command | 40 | 40 | — | — | Thrower w/ spray command, challenges over the plate and lets the velo do the work. |
| Thrower w/ spray command, challenges over the plate and lets the velo do the work. | |||||
| Curveball | |||||
| Curveball | 45 | 45 | 81-82 | 80-83 | Wrinkles a show-me CB for a second look at breaking ball. |
| Wrinkles a show-me CB for a second look at breaking ball. | |||||
| Slider | |||||
| Slider | 50 | 55 | 87 | 84-88 | True slider w/ hard spin and flashes of above-avg action. Backs up on him at times and stays up in the zone. Could miss bats if he executes it more consistently. |
| True slider w/ hard spin and flashes of above-avg action. Backs up on him at times and stays up in the zone. Could miss bats if he executes it more consistently. | |||||
| ChangeUp | |||||
| ChangeUp | 50 | 55 | 87-88 | 86-90 | Power split-like changeup, shows more to lefties but can mix to same-side bats as a surprise pitch. Really developed it as the season went on, flashing swing/miss action by year's end. |
| Power split-like changeup, shows more to lefties but can mix to same-side bats as a surprise pitch. Really developed it as the season went on, flashing swing/miss action by year's end. | |||||
| Control | |||||
| Control | 40 | 45 | — | — | Fiery mound presence that's well-suited for late-game situations. Mixes healthy dose of SL and CH and doesn't just rely on his fastball. Shows signs of pitchability that allow projection on control. Could be the rare power arm w/ legit three-pitch mix and some strikethrowing ability. |
| Fiery mound presence that's well-suited for late-game situations. Mixes healthy dose of SL and CH and doesn't just rely on his fastball. Shows signs of pitchability that allow projection on control. Could be the rare power arm w/ legit three-pitch mix and some strikethrowing ability. | |||||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Below Average | Below Average |
| Athleticism | Average | Average |
| Pitchability | Average | Average |
| Mound Presence | Plus | Plus |
Overall Summary
Could hold his own in the big leagues right now. Power FB w/ two solid off-speed pitches that allow him to face both LHH/RHH. Has the stuff to carve out a big league role in the 'pen, the ceiling being a setup reliever that can pitch leverage situations in the 7th/8th inning.
