Javier
Martinez

08.07.18

Winston-Salem State commit made his pledge shortly after the Top Prospect Games.  Large frame with strength at 6-foot, 230 pounds. Good athlete for the size, with good bend and nimble feet.  Ran a 7.28 sixty. Right handed hitter is tall with waggle and rhythm in his setup. Uses a leg kick to load while the hands drop slightly.  Glides to his front side on an average stride. Direct path with barrel awareness and good bat speed. Lower half gets through the ball. Wants extension with a pull emphasis.  Swing translated into games as well where he homered to left. Defensively, trusts his hands. Works to set the left foot slightly behind the right, catching with a funnel to the midsection and strong arm swing to a high-¾ release.  Some effort through the release. Good carry at 77 mph across the diamond. Accuracy waned when on the move. Has a feel for slot manipulation when needed.

On the mound the righty peaked at 85, sitting 81-84.  Occasionally cut the fastball to the glove side. Occasional arm side run to the arm side.  Breaking ball has a slight hump out of the hand with 12/6 tilt. Flashes feel for spin and an ability to throw it for a strike and to expand with it later in counts.  Average leg kick and easy transition with head discipline to his foot strike. Works level and on-line. Long arm swing with average hand speed and a high-¾ release. Rotational finish at times, falling toward 1B as he works to get extra at times.