Red Report 2025 - Nick Martinez

Fast Facts

Born on August 5, 1990 in Miami, FL

Was teammates with former Red Wladimir Balentien on the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks during the 2021 Japan Western League season on a roster that also included current New York Mets starter Kodai Senga

Participated in the 2020 Olympics on the Team USA squad that earned a silver medal alongside the likes of Scott Kazmir, David Robertson, and former Reds Mark Kolozsvary, Patrick Kivlehan, and Todd Frazier

Organizational History

Drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 18th round of the 2011 MLB Draft out of Fordham University

Spent 2018-2021 playing in Japan, first with the Nippon Ham Fighters of both the Japan Pacific League (JPPL) and Japan Eastern League…