Throughout the 2018/2019 offseason, Marlin Maniac will devote one article each for every player who appeared in the Miami Marlins system for the 2018 season. Every. Single. Player. This is Part 251 of 286.
Edgar De Jesus Martinez is a 6’1″, 170 lb. right-handed hitting and throwing pitcher from Bajos de Haina, Dominican Republic, population 67,117. Only two major league players have originated out of Bajos de Haina, left-handed pitcher Yorkis Perez and outfielder Melky Mesa.
Martinez, who was born on July 13th, 1997, signed his first professional deal with the Miami Marlins on July 20th, 2016, just after his 19th birthday.