Kyle Jared Martin (born January 18, 1991) is an American former professionalbaseballpitcher. He has previously played for theBoston Red Sox of theMajor League Baseball (MLB), and for theSaitama Seibu Lions of theNippon Professional Baseball (NPB). Listed at 6' 7", 230 lb., he bats and throw right-handed.^[1]

Kyle Martin
Relief pitcher
Born: (1991-01-18)January 18, 1991 (age 34) Austin, Texas
Batted: Right Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: July 20, 2017, for the Boston Red Sox
NPB: August 11, 2018, for the Saitama Seibu Lions
Last appearance
MLB: July 20, 2017, for the Boston Red Sox
NPB: August 17, 2019, for the Saitama Seibu Lions
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	0–0
Earned run average	3.86
Strikeouts	1
NPB statistics
Win–loss record	4–6
Earned run average	3.13
Strikeouts	62
Stats atBaseball Reference
Teams
Boston Red Sox (2017) Saitama Seibu Lions (2018–2019)

Martin signed after being selected by the Red Sox in the ninth round of the2013 MLB Draft out ofTexas A&M University.^[1] He previously had been selected by theChicago White Sox (2012) andWashington Nationals (2009) but chose not to sign. Martin was scouted with a three-pitch repertoire that included a 92–94 mphfastball with above-average control, complemented with an 83-86 mphslider, and a 79–82 mph circlechangeup that he has the confidence to throw in any count.^[1]

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.^[2] In his three stints, he posted a collective 8–7 record with a 3.16ERA and 13saves in 54 relief appearances,striking out 112 batters whilewalking 26 in116+2⁄3 innings of work before joining thePortland Sea Dogs.^[3] Martin suffered setbacks and struggled through injuries in the 2015 midseason, spending two months on the disabled list.^[2] He recovered late in the year and was assigned to theArizona Fall League, where his fastball touched 96 miles per hour (154 km/h), with some arm-side run, and garnered a promotion to Triple-APawtucket Red Sox in 2016.^[2]

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 3.71SO/W in66+2⁄3 innings. He also recorded aWHIP of 1.19 and was second amongInternational League relievers with 10.53strikeouts per nine innings.^[4] After the 2016 season, Martin was rated as the Red Sox's No. 22 prospect, according toMLB.com, and the Red Sox added him to their40-man roster.^[5] Martin made his Major League debut on July 20, 2017.^[6] He wasdesignated for assignment 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.^[7]

On July 26, 2018, it was announced that Martin had signed with theSaitama Seibu Lions of theNippon Professional Baseball (NPB).^[8]

On October 30, 2019, Martin was claimed waiver from Lions.^[9] On November 5, 2019, he became a free agent.^[10]

On March 5, 2020, Martin signed with theSugar Land Skeeters of theAtlantic League of Professional Baseball. 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.

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