Pedro Martinez Stats & Scouting Report — College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects

AB	1028
AVG	.253
OBP	.337
SLG	.358
HR	15

Full name Pedro Miguel Martinez
Born 01/28/2001 in Porlamar, Venezuela
Profile Ht.: 5'9" / Wt.: 165 / Bats: S / Throws: R

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TRACK RECORD: The Rays acquired Martinez for the unrelated Jose Martinez in a late-August deal with the Cubs. Pedro Martinez impressed in his two years with the Cubs--he was considered one of the more advanced teenage hitters in the Arizona and Northwest leagues in 2019. The Rays brought him to instructional league in the fall.

SCOUTING REPORT: Martinez has an advanced feel for hitting for his age. The switch-hitter has an understanding of the strike zone and has already demonstrated his bat-to-ball skills and good timing at the plate to go with average bat speed. His modest gap power should eventually turn into 10-12 home runs a year. He's an above-average runner. He has an above-average arm and could be an average shortstop and above-average second baseman. He'll probably bounce around multiple positions as a Rays prospect.

THE FUTURE: Martinez spent the winter as one of the younger players in the Venezuelan League, a further reminder of how he's advanced for his age. He's ready for full-season ball in 2021.
TRACK RECORD: The Cubs liked Martinez for his bat-to-ball skills as well as his strong baseball instincts. He put together strong performances in both complex leagues before moving to short-season Eugene in the middle of the summer. He ranked No. 18 and No. 19, respectively, among the Arizona League and Northwest League's Top 20 prospect lists.

SCOUTING REPORT: Martinez is one of the more advanced in a group of young, gifted middle infielders in the Cubs' system. Scouts inside and outside the organization saw strong hittability from both sides of the plate for Martinez, who more than held his own as a teenager in the short-season Northwest League. He's not the most powerful hitter at present, but with further strength gains and continued strike zone discipline he could reach double-digit home run totals once he makes the big leagues. Martinez alternated between shortstop and second base in his first full season as a pro and scouts see a plus defender at second base as he moves up the ladder. The Cubs still believe he can stick at shortstop, though, thanks to smooth hands, footwork and an above-average arm.

THE FUTURE: After ending the season in Eugene, Martinez could move up to full-season ball with low Class A South Bend to begin 2020. He has a future as a middle infielder with value on both sides of the ball.

Minor League Top Prospects

Martinez signed in the spring of 2018, then immediately tore up the Dominican Summer League. He did the same in the Rookie-level Arizona League to begin the summer of 2019, then earned a promotion to Eugene. His numbers weren’t quite as loud in the Northwest League, but he still showed plenty of potential in his 27-game sample. The Cubs believe Martinez has the athleticism and makeup to become a solid hitter, and scouts who saw the league agree. He has average bat speed and bat-to-ball skills and balanced swings from both sides of the plate. He’s got at least average tools across the board, with a chance for plus defense and an arm that could serve him on either the left or right side of the infield. He’s also lauded for high baseball IQ and willingness to work hard to improve and reach his ceiling.
Martinez signed with the Cubs near the tail-end of the 2017-2018 international signing period, and early returns indicate that the Cubs may have gotten a bargain in the Venezuela native. Martinez started strong in Arizona, batting .352/.417/.519 before receiving an August promotion to the Northwest League. He has a good, balanced swing with bat speed and some loft, better now from the left side. He has average power and should develop more as he grows into his body. While he's an average defender at shortstop, some observers believe he'll be better suited for second base, especially if gets bigger. An above-average arm will play at either position. The Cubs' staff was impressed with the attitude that Martinez brought to the field. "He did a great job," Cubs veteran manager Carmelo Martinez said. "He's a young guy, and he showed a lot of desire to get better."

Scouting Reports

TRACK RECORD: The Rays acquired Martinez for the unrelated Jose Martinez in a late-August deal with the Cubs. Pedro Martinez impressed in his two years with the Cubs--he was considered one of the more advanced teenage hitters in the Arizona and Northwest leagues in 2019. The Rays brought him to instructional league in the fall.

SCOUTING REPORT: Martinez has an advanced feel for hitting for his age. The switch-hitter has an understanding of the strike zone and has already demonstrated his bat-to-ball skills and good timing at the plate to go with average bat speed. His modest gap power should eventually turn into 10-12 home runs a year. He's an above-average runner. He has an above-average arm and could be an average shortstop and above-average second baseman. He'll probably bounce around multiple positions as a Rays prospect.

THE FUTURE: Martinez spent the winter as one of the younger players in the Venezuelan League, a further reminder of how he's advanced for his age. He's ready for full-season ball in 2021.
TRACK RECORD: The Rays acquired Martinez for the unrelated Jose Martinez in a late-August deal with the Cubs. Pedro Martinez impressed in his two years with the Cubs--he was considered one of the more advanced teenage hitters in the Arizona and Northwest leagues in 2019. The Rays brought him to instructional league in the fall.

SCOUTING REPORT: Martinez has an advanced feel for hitting for his age. The switch-hitter has an understanding of the strike zone and has already demonstrated his bat-to-ball skills and good timing at the plate to go with average bat speed. His modest gap power should eventually turn into 10-12 home runs a year. He's an above-average runner. He has an above-average arm and could be an average shortstop and above-average second baseman. He'll probably bounce around multiple positions as a Rays prospect.

THE FUTURE: Martinez spent the winter as one of the younger players in the Venezuelan League, a further reminder of how he's advanced for his age. He's ready for full-season ball in 2021.
TRACK RECORD: The Cubs liked Martinez for his bat-to-ball skills as well as his strong baseball instincts. He put together strong performances in both complex leagues before moving to short-season Eugene in the middle of the summer. He ranked No. 18 and No. 19, respectively, among the Arizona League and Northwest League’s Top 20 prospect lists.

SCOUTING REPORT: Martinez is one of the more advanced in a group of young, gifted middle infielders in the Cubs’ system. Scouts inside and outside the organization saw strong hittability from both sides of the plate for Martinez, who more than held his own as a teenager in the short-season Northwest League. He’s not the most powerful hitter at present, but with further strength gains and continued strike zone discipline he could reach double-digit home run totals once he makes the big leagues. Martinez alternated between shortstop and second base in his first full season as a pro and scouts see a plus defender at second base as he moves up the ladder. The Cubs still believe he can stick at shortstop, though, thanks to smooth hands, footwork and an above-average arm.

THE FUTURE: After ending the season in Eugene, Martinez could move up to full-season ball with low Class A South Bend to begin 2020. He has a future as a middle infielder with value on both sides of the ball.
TRACK RECORD: The Cubs liked Martinez for his bat-to-ball skills as well as his strong baseball instincts. He put together strong performances in both complex leagues before moving to short-season Eugene in the middle of the summer. He ranked No. 18 and No. 19, respectively, among the Arizona League and Northwest League's Top 20 prospect lists.

SCOUTING REPORT: Martinez is one of the more advanced in a group of young, gifted middle infielders in the Cubs' system. Scouts inside and outside the organization saw strong hittability from both sides of the plate for Martinez, who more than held his own as a teenager in the short-season Northwest League. He's not the most powerful hitter at present, but with further strength gains and continued strike zone discipline he could reach double-digit home run totals once he makes the big leagues. Martinez alternated between shortstop and second base in his first full season as a pro and scouts see a plus defender at second base as he moves up the ladder. The Cubs still believe he can stick at shortstop, though, thanks to smooth hands, footwork and an above-average arm.

THE FUTURE: After ending the season in Eugene, Martinez could move up to full-season ball with low Class A South Bend to begin 2020. He has a future as a middle infielder with value on both sides of the ball.
Martinez signed with the Cubs near the tail-end of the 2017-2018 international signing period, and early returns indicate that the Cubs may have gotten a bargain in the Venezuela native. Martinez started strong in Arizona, batting .352/.417/.519 before receiving an August promotion to the Northwest League. He has a good, balanced swing with bat speed and some loft, better now from the left side. He has average power and should develop more as he grows into his body. While he's an average defender at shortstop, some observers believe he'll be better suited for second base, especially if gets bigger. An above-average arm will play at either position. The Cubs' staff was impressed with the attitude that Martinez brought to the field. "He did a great job," Cubs veteran manager Carmelo Martinez said. "He's a young guy, and he showed a lot of desire to get better."
Martinez signed in the spring of 2018, then immediately tore up the Dominican Summer League. He did the same in the Rookie-level Arizona League to begin the summer of 2019, then earned a promotion to Eugene. His numbers weren’t quite as loud in the Northwest League, but he still showed plenty of potential in his 27-game sample. The Cubs believe Martinez has the athleticism and makeup to become a solid hitter, and scouts who saw the league agree. He has average bat speed and bat-to-ball skills and balanced swings from both sides of the plate. He’s got at least average tools across the board, with a chance for plus defense and an arm that could serve him on either the left or right side of the infield. He’s also lauded for high baseball IQ and willingness to work hard to improve and reach his ceiling.

Career Transactions

Reading Fightin Phils activated SS Pedro Martinez from the 7-day injured list.
Reading Fightin Phils sent SS Pedro Martinez on a rehab assignment to FCL Phillies.
Reading Fightin Phils sent SS Pedro Martinez on a rehab assignment to FCL Phillies.
Reading Fightin Phils sent SS Pedro Martinez on a rehab assignment to FCL Phillies.
Reading Fightin Phils sent SS Pedro Martinez on a rehab assignment to FCL Phillies.
Reading Fightin Phils placed SS Pedro Martinez on the 7-day injured list retroactive to April 30, 2023.
SS Pedro Martinez and assigned to Reading Fightin Phils from Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
SS Pedro Martinez and assigned to Philadelphia Phillies.