The Book on Fernando Martinez

Prospect Info

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Fernando Martinez
Born 12/10/1988
OF, NYM

A toolsy outfielder with a power stroke, F-Mart has been a top prospect for a few years, though his slow development and frequent injuries have cooled some of the early expectations. He still projects as an everyday centerfielder, though, and since he's only 20, he has room to grow. A premature outing with the MLB club in 2009 didn't go so well, but the youngster did manage to steal a few bases, hit his first home run, and generally show that he could play in a major league stadium when called upon to do so. While he still struggles with lefthanded pitching somewhat, he's also still got the great bat speed that got him noticed in the first place, not to mention a developing eye that should allow him to hit near .300 in the long-term. If he can keep on the field and off the DL, he'll still be a very high-ceiling option in New York come 2011 or so.

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Player Updates and Notes

Fernando Martinez was sent back to AAA today, after posting a .194 average in his first three weeks of MLB play. He'll be back when he's a little more ready.

6/19/2009 by KDaddy

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Fernando Martinez has been called up to help out in the injury-plagued Mets outfield. He's not really ready yet, but he could provide a spark that the team really needs.

5/26/2009 by KDaddy

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Fernando Martinez may be the key part of a possible trade to bring Johan Santana to the Mets. If so, and if he ends up in Minnesota, the time before he reaches MLB will be reduced.

1/17/2008 by KDaddy

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