David Martínez (baseball)

David José Martínez (born August 4, 1987) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He has played for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball.

For the American baseball manager and former outfielder, see Dave Martinez.
David Martínez
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1987-08-04) August 4, 1987
Cumaná, Venezuela
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 21, 2013, for the Houston Astros
MLB statistics
(through 2014 season)
Win–loss record1–0
Earned run average6.38
Strikeouts12
WHIP1.42
Teams

Career

Houston Astros

In 2013, Martinez played for the Corpus Christi Hooks of the Double-A Texas League and the Oklahoma City RedHawks of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League.[1] He won two consecutive pitcher of the month awards from the Astros.[2]

Martínez was called up to the majors for the first time on August 20, 2013.[3]

Texas Rangers

Martínez signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers on November 20, 2014.[4]

Minnesota Twins

On December 15, 2015, Martínez signed a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins.

Detroit Tigers

He was released on July 7, 2016, and signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers the next day and assigned to the Erie SeaWolves. He was released in March 2017.

Second Stint With Astros

On April 5, 2017, Martinez signed a minor league deal with the Houston Astros. He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.

Uni-President Lions

On February 7, 2018, Martinez signed with the Uni-President Lions of the Chinese Professional Baseball League.[5] He was released on August 16, 2018.[6]

See also

References
  1. Baldwin, Michael (August 15, 2013). "OKC RedHawks head home for key series with Alburquerque". The Oklahoman. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  2. "Astros announce Minor League Players of the Month for July". MLB.com. August 6, 2013. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  3. Takahashi, Julie (August 20, 2013). "C Max Stassi And RHP David Martinez Join The Astros". CBS Houston. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  4. "Rangers sign 3 players to minor league deals". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 20, 2014. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  5. "Uni-Lions Sign RHP David Martinez". February 7, 2018. Retrieved February 9, 2018.
  6. "Uni-Lions Release David Martinez, Call up Chinen Kohya". August 17, 2018. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
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