Who is J.P. Martinez: It has been a long journey, but it appears that J.P. Martinez will realise his goal of playing in the MLB. The 27-year-old outfielder fled Cuba in 2017 to pursue a career in Major League Baseball. However, he has since risen through the ranks of the minor leagues without being given a shot in the major leagues.
Martinez will purportedly be added to the Texas Rangers’ 40-man roster before Friday’s game against the San Francisco Giants, indicating that his patience and hard work have paid off. According to reporters Francys Romero and Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News, the Rangers must make a corresponding personnel move before adding him to the 40-man roster.
Who is J.P. Martinez? Rangers Minor-League Standout Set for MLB Debut Against Giants
Martinez has divided the 2023 season between Single-A+, Double-A, and Triple-A, posting numbers that merit a shot in the majors. This year through 72 games, the Cuban juggernaut has produced a stunning.12 home runs, 56 RBIs, and 36 stolen bases for a batting average of 311, with 56 RBIs and 36 stolen bases.
Given the club’s current nucleus of outfielders, which includes Adolis Garca, Leody Taveras, Travis Jankowski, and Robbie Grossman, it remains to be seen how often Martinez will play. In addition to his speed and base-running skills, his on-base skills make him an enticing option for the Rangers.
J.P. Martinez was Shohei Ohtani’s fallback plan.
Given Shohei Ohtani’s dominance in Major League Baseball, this may sound absurd. The Texas Rangers were, however, one of the teams pursuing the two-way sensation. The Rangers utilised their international bonus pool to sign Martinez as an international free agent after he chose to contract with the Los Angeles Angels.
The story of Martinez is one of passion and the pursuit of an ambition. Best of success to the 27-year-old who finally has the opportunity to prove himself in the MLB.
