Cleveland Indians’ September-callup Michael Martinez is no stranger to the minor leagues. The 28-year-old utility man was drafted in 2005 by the Washington Nationals, and he’s bounced around the league ever since. In 2010, the Phillies picked him up in the Rule 5 Draft, and he spent last season with Pittsburgh.
But despite having a lengthy career, it hasn’t been a particularly stable one. In three seasons with the Phillies, he played in just 162 games with less than 400 plate appearances. He batted .187/.234/.261 there, which is actually far superior to the .