Nolan Martinez
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Position:
RHSP
Level:
SS A
Affiliate:
Staten Island Yankees
League:
NY-Penn League
Born:
06/30/1998 (Age: 24)
Height:
6'2"
Weight:
165
B/T:
Right / Right
Acquired:
3rd Rd., 2016 MLB First-Year Player Draft (NYY)
Prospect Spotlight
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Martinez was the Yankees’ third-round pick in 2016 from a Southern California high school. He’s an undersized righty with more pitchability than pure stuff. His fastball sits in the high-80s and cracks the 91-to-92 mph range at best, backed up by a usable curve and changeup he lands for strikes. The body and pitch mix likely aren’t here for a true three-times-through rotation option, but Martinez’ control and moxie gives the ceiling of a swingman or long reliever. He has a higher floor but less ceiling than most prep pitching prospects. |
