Anthony
Martinez

South Suburban JC. Martinez went 5-for-12 (.417) with three RBIs, three runs scored, four walks and four stolen bases. He also threw five innings on the mound against Minooka and earned the win, striking out six and allowing four hits.

Week 7: Martinez was mentioned within our Week 7 Diamond Notes after going 8-for-14 with a home run, double, four RBIs, five runs scored and two stolen bases.

South Suburban JC commit. Martinez led the way for the Porter’s last week. At the plate Martinez went 8-for-14 (.571) with a home run, double, four RBIs, five runs scored, and two stolen bases. In their 13-9 win over Homewood-Flossmoor, Martinez went a perfect 3-for-3 with a home run, two RBIs, four runs scored, and two walks. He also threw one inning on the mound with two strikeouts in the contest. Martinez added three hits with a double and an RBI in their 9-2 win over Joliet West. He earned the win on the mound, too, throwing five innings with four strikeouts and two hits allowed.

South Suburban JC commit. Currently ranked No. 193 in the state. Started on the mound for the Porters and threw it well over his five innings of work, not allowing a run on two hits and four strikeouts. Listed at 6-foot-1, 200-pounds, Martinez has some strength throughout his frame and a strong lower-half. He worked a sinking fastball in the 80-83 mph range to pair off an 11/5 breaking ball at 67-70 mph. Hitting out of the three-hole, Martinez helped his own cause at the plate, finishing 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI. His swing is fluid with a controlled load, coiling into balance before firing through with strong hands, showing a knack for the barrel consistently. Intriguing two-way prospect in the ‘23 class. 

Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-foot, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Tall/fall delivery with smooth rhythm, works in line with home, lands squared.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 78-81 mph. Plays straight. T1855, 1779 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. Sweeping 11/7 action, thrown for strikes. T1751, 1684 average rpm.
CH: 64-67 mph. Sinking action, works down in the zone. T1381, 1254 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced stance, bar load, short stride.  Loose hands, advanced approach, short level barrel path, line drives to all fields, fluid rhythm.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 89.65 mph. 336’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Gets around the baseball, athletic work up the middle, fields low to the ground.
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60. 

INF Anthony Martinez (Lockport, 2023) was one of the more confident hitters of the day. The ball jumped off his bat with a relative ease about his swing, he’s relaxed in the box and creates advanced bat speed leading to some premium exit velocity numbers for his age.

Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Delivery: Stretch-only; demonstrable hip turn, closed shoulders with a high knee balance point. Drives from coil down mound maintaining closed shoulders; lands on target, toe-closed, athletic finish. Generates good separation; flexible torso.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, simple, quick arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 79-80 mph. Heavy, running, low-spin pitch that carries through the zone. Averaged the lowest spin rate at the event (1,618 rpm).
CB: 66-68 mph. Gradual action off a 10/4 plane; raw feel to spin right now.