Delivery: Tight delivery, stays close to body, separates with a high front side, delivery same for all three pitches. Emphasizes back side drive off the rubber, clean follow through, delivery mechanics show that of a starting pitcher. Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot, does of good job of repeating release point, body balance helps drive his arm action, current speed along with projectable gains. FB: T86, 82-86 mph. Fastball plays up in velocity thanks in part to induced vertical break of 17 giving it significant ride. The average spin, release height and extension temper that significant IVB ride some but in the end the fastball is getting on hitters with higher perceived velocity. Martinez ability to locate the pitch throughout the zone gives him a fastball he can throw in any count. CB: 73-74 mph. Showed command and feel for a breaking ball with typical high school characteristics. The command and feel for the pitch play up at this level but higher spin will be needed to get the next level swing and miss. CH: 74-78 mph. Changeup showed well thanks to differentiations from the fastball; with significant sink, run, speed and spin giving the pitch significant movement variations despite the same arm speed, release and early action as the fastball.
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Delivery: Tight delivery, stays close to body, separates with a high front side, delivery same for all three pitches. Emphasizes back side drive off the rubber, clean follow through, delivery mechanics show that of a starting pitcher.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot, does of good job of repeating release point, body balance helps drive his arm action, current speed along with projectable gains.
FB: T86, 82-86 mph. Fastball plays up in velocity thanks in part to induced vertical break of 17 giving it significant ride. The average spin, release height and extension temper that significant IVB ride some but in the end the fastball is getting on hitters with higher perceived velocity. Martinez ability to locate the pitch throughout the zone gives him a fastball he can throw in any count.
CB: 73-74 mph. Showed command and feel for a breaking ball with typical high school characteristics. The command and feel for the pitch play up at this level but higher spin will be needed to get the next level swing and miss.
CH: 74-78 mph. Changeup showed well thanks to differentiations from the fastball; with significant sink, run, speed and spin giving the pitch significant movement variations despite the same arm speed, release and early action as the fastball.