Orelvis Martinez Stats

Toronto Blue Jays prospect Orelvis Martinez has continued his strong offensive season, bouncing back from a horrid start to 2023. One month into the season, the shortstop was sitting at just .089/.159/.240 with three home runs. Since then, Martinez has hit .269/.377/.539 with 20 HRs in 87 games, including a July promotion to Triple-A Buffalo. The 21-year-old appears on most post-draft Top-100 lists and has answered some concerns regarding his on-base skills as he has hit .242/.344/.496 in 102 games. Even without an opening at shortstop, the bat could still play somewhere in Toronto in the coming weeks. Martinez could provide a power boost over the final stretch of this season and could earn a regular role in 2024.

over 1 month ago

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop/third base prospect Orelvis Martinez has struggled since being promoted to Triple-Buffalo on July 17. Martinez, 21, hasn't hit much for average at either stop this season, but has shown plenty of power out of his bat with 19 homers between Double-A New Hampshire and Triple-A Buffalo. He has also driven in 56 runs with a .223 batting average. Martinez has always shown plenty of power in his bat, but his pitch selection has been his biggest barrier thus far. With Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette currently day-to-day with knee inflammation and the possibility of an injured list stint, Martinez would make for an exciting replacement, but the Blue Jays acquired Paul DeJong in a deadline deal and also have fellow shortstop Addison Barger in Triple-A. Martinez is worth rostering in dynasty formats due to his power, but managers shouldn't expect that to be on display in the big leagues this season.

over 1 month ago

Toronto Blue Jays infield prospect Orelvis Martinez, the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is expected to be promoted from Double-A New Hampshire to Triple-A Buffalo in the coming days. After making pitch recognition and swing decisions a focal point after he hit just .203 with 30 home runs a year ago at New Hampshire, Martinez is currently slashing .230/.344/.494 with an .838 OPS, 17 home runs, nine doubles, a triple, 46 RBI and 33 runs scored in 69 games in 2023. He's hit .301 over his last 47 games. The 21-year-old's strikeout percentage is down from 28.5% to 19.8%, while his walk rate has gone from 8.1% to 14.2%. With Matt Chapman due to be a free agent after this year, Martinez could be the immediate replacement at third base for Toronto in 2024.

over 2 months ago