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2011 MLB Season Game Thread: July
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8. J.D. Martinez, OF
Acquired: 2009 20th round (Nova Southeastern U)
Pro Experience: 2 seasons
2010 MiLB Level: A/AA
Opening Day Age: 23
Estimated Peak WAR: 3.0
Likelihood to Reach Peak: 30%
Notes: Over the past two years, Martinez has posted outstanding batting averages but he’s been aided by significant BABIPs that have never dipped below .353. He controls the strike zone relatively well and posted a walk rate of 8.4% in 348 at-bats in low-A ball in 2010. After posting a .236 ISO rate – as well as a triple-slash line of .362/.433/.598 – the (now) 23-year-old hit .302/.357/.407 in 189 double-A at-bats. Martinez isn’t a true slugger but he projects to hit 20 homers in a full MLB season. Defensively, he’s not a great fielder and is still learning to read the ball. He also has chronic arthritis in his knees, which could limit his range over time.
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