Kyle Jared Martin (born January 18, 1991) is an American former professional

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. He has previously played for the

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of the

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(MLB), and for the

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of the

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(NPB). Listed at 6' 7", 230 lb., he bats and throw right-handed.

Career

Boston Red Sox

Martin signed after being selected by the Red Sox in the ninth round of the

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out of

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. He previously had been selected by the

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(2012) and

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(2009) but chose not to sign. Martin was scouted with a three-pitch repertoire that included a 92–94 mph

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with above-average control, complemented with an 83-86 mph slider, and a 79–82 mph circle

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that he has the confidence to throw in any count. In a span of two seasons (2013 and 2014) with three teams, Martin was the first pitcher in the Red Sox 2013 draft class to reach the Double-A level.2015 Top 40 Season in Review: Chandler Shepherd and Kyle Martin
''SoxProspects.com''. In his three stints, he posted a collective 8–7 record with a 3.16

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and 13 saves in 54 relief appearances,

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112 batters while

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26 in innings of work before joining the

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. Martin suffered setbacks and struggled through injuries in the 2015 midseason, spending two months on the disabled list. He recovered late in the year and was assigned to the

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, where his fastball touched , with some arm-side run, and garnered a promotion to Triple-A

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in 2016. In 2016, Martin posted a 3–4 record with a 3.38 ERA and six saves while striking out 78 hitters and walking 21, to compile a 3.71 SO/W in innings. He also recorded a

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of 1.19 and was second among

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relievers with 10.53

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. After the 2016 season, Martin was rated as the Red Sox's No. 22 prospect, according to MLB.com, and the Red Sox added him to their

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. Martin made his Major League debut on July 20, 2017. He was

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on September 5, 2017, removing him from the 40-man roster. Martin was released on July 25, 2018, to pursue an opportunity to play in Japan.

Saitama Seibu Lions

On July 26, 2018, it was announced that Martin had signed with the

of the

(NPB). On October 30, 2019, Martin was claimed waiver from Lions. On November 5, 2019, he became a free agent.

Sugar Land Skeeters

On March 5, 2020, Martin signed with the

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of the

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. He became a free agent after the season. In 3 games 2.2 innings of relief he got hit hard going 0-0 with a 16.88 ERA with 5 strikeouts.

References

External links

Texas A&M Aggies bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Martin, Kyle 1991 births Living people American expatriate baseball players in Japan Baseball players from Austin, Texas Boston Red Sox players Greenville Drive players Gulf Coast Red Sox players Lowell Spinners players Major League Baseball pitchers Nippon Professional Baseball pitchers Pawtucket Red Sox players Portland Sea Dogs players Saitama Seibu Lions players Salem Red Sox players Scottsdale Scorpions players Sugar Land Skeeters players Texas A&M Aggies baseball players