Carlos Martinez: SS/RHP, (2022) The Hotchkiss, NJ. 6-foot-2, 195-pound mature frame. Above average in the box, Martinez's best exit velocity was 97 mph. (73.66 mph bat speed average). (23.06 mph hand speed average). Begins in a wide stance with a controlled load, then uses a big leg kick stride. Bat speed is above average, has an uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. He created loud contact and found lots of barrels. Gap to gap approach. Above average showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 86 mph; has a clean exchange, soft hands, and athletic feet. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. From a high ¾ slot, showed consistent accuracy to the base with a loose arm action. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.3. Athletic on the mound, showed consistent arm speed with a compact arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Balance is tall point with a falling off shoulders in his delivery. Lands open with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 82-83 mph; had a straight fastball that showed running action and control around the zone. (Max spin 1901; Avg 1694). Showed glove side control and sweeping action on his 10/4 curveball (61-63). (Max spin 1642; Avg 1588). Has arm side control and fading action on his changeup (60-61). 

Scout Evaluation 

Carlos Martinez, The Hotchkiss, 2022, NJ

Position: SS/RHP

Body: 6-foot-2, 195-pound mature frame.

Hit: (RHH) Above average. Starts in a wide stance with a controlled load, then uses a big leg kick stride. Above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, uphill swing. Gap to gap approach. 

Power: 97 mph exit velocity, average 92.17 mph. 73.66 mph bat speed average. 23.06 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, athletic footwork, clean exchange. Above average.  Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. 

Arm: 86 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.30 (60-yard).

Pitching:  Athletic. drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. high ¾ arm angle, consistent arm speed, compact arm action. Consistent balance point, falling off shoulders, lands open, a falling off finish.

FB: T83. 82-83 mph. (Max spin 1901;  Avg 1694). Around the zone accuracy, running action, straight movement. 

CB: 61-63 mph. Glove side control, sweeping action, 10/4 movement. (Max spin 1642; Avg 1588). 

CH: 60-61 mph. Arm side control, fading action. 

6-foot-2, 193-pound, stronger, wider athletic frame. Already filling out, shows strength throughout. A right-handed hitting two-way player, at the plate, super balanced, feet shoulder width, starts slightly open, hands are relaxed and loose at shoulder height. For timing uses a small pick up and put down, is behind the baseball on contract and is stacked over the back side. The swing is level to up, stays in the middle of the field, producing balls in gaps. The exit velocity was clocked at 94 mph and ran very well for a bigger player at 6.91 sixty-yard dash. Defensively, moves well to both sides, worked out at shortstop, better suited for third base long term. The glove is soft, good flow into transfer, arm working from a clean higher slot, clocked at 85 mph. Off the mound, pounded a 3 pitch-mix, working from more of a hybrid start, the lift is athletic, slot is above 3/4, lands inline to the plate. The fastball reached 83 mph, with riding life to it. Mixed in a true curveball at 63 mph, will need to additional hand speed to this pitch. Love strength and feel he brings.

Exit Velocity: 94 mph

Arm Velocity: 85 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 6.91