Quick Facts
Biography
Kyle Jared Martin (born January 18, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Boston Red Sox organization. Listed at 6' 7", 230 lb., he bats and throw right handed.
Career
Martin signed after being selected by the Red Sox in the ninth round of the 2013 MLB Draft out of Texas A&M University. He previously had been selected by the Chicago White Sox (2012) and Washington Nationals (2009) but chose not to sign.
Martin has a three-pitch repertoire that includes a 92-94 mph fastball with above-average control, which he complements with an 83-86 mph slider, and a 79-82 mph circle changeup that he has the confidence to throw in any count.
In a span of two seasons from 2013–2014 with three teams, Martin was the first pitcher in the Red Sox 2013 draft class to reach Double-A level. In his three stints, he posted a collective 8-7 record with a 3.16 ERA and 13 saves in 54 relief appearances, striking out 112 batters while walking 26 in 116⅔ innings of work before joining the Portland Sea Dogs. 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 Arizona Fall League, where his fastball touched 96 miles per hour (154 km/h), with some arm-side run, and garnered a promotion to Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox 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 66⅔ innings. He also recorded a WHIP of 1.19 and was second among International League relievers with 10.53 strikeouts per nine innings.
Martin is currently rated as the Red Sox's No. 22 prospect, according to MLB.com. The Red Sox added him to their 40-man roster after the 2016 season.
Martin made his Major League debut on July 20, 2017. He was designated for assignment on September 5, 2017.