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Name Team Age
Jay Martinez Retired (2025, Age 38) 59
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 22
(2005)
CF L/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Satchel Paige League 0 15 years (7 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B+ B-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
C+ B-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
A- A- C+
Endurance Velocity Control
B- D-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
D+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
0 8/16/1987
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 3
Alt Pos (CF) Alt Pos (LF) Alt Pos (---)
B- (54.3 %) (0.8 %) (0.0 %)

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Year League Award
2011NLRookie of the Year; Gold Glove (1B)
2014NLAll Star Reserve (1B)
2015NLAll Star Starter (1B)
2017ALAll Star Reserve (OF)
2018ALAll Star Reserve (OF)
2019ALAll Star Starter (CF)
2020ALAll Star Reserve (OF)
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
2025-11-01Jay Martinez has retired from the New York Highlanders
2025-07-27The New York Highlanders have acquired Jay Martinez from the waiver wire.
2025-07-20The Tampa Bay Barracudas have designated Jay Martinez for assignment.
2025-05-31The Tampa Bay Barracudas have placed Jay Martinez on the trade block.
2019-09-29Jay Martinez of the Tampa Bay Barracudas is injured and is expected to be out 28 days.
2016-09-19Jay Martinez of the Tampa Bay Barracudas is injured and is expected to be out 18 days.
2016-07-06Jay Martinez of the Tampa Bay Barracudas is injured and is expected to be out 33 days.
2016-05-07Trade #1807728 has been completed between the Milwaukee Braves and the Tampa Bay Barracudas. The Tampa Bay Barracudas receive Jay Martinez, Joe Reynolds, Draft Pick 2019 Round 3 MIL (Randy Brookens) from the Milwaukee Braves in exchange for Frank Collard, Draft Pick 2019 Round 2 TB (Kevin Fisk).
2011-04-01The Milwaukee Braves have promoted Jay Martinez to the major league team.
2009-07-23Trade #1773078 has been completed between the Anaheim Archangels and the Milwaukee Braves. The Milwaukee Braves receive Tex Devine, Tom Landreaux, Larry Hippauf, Jay Martinez, Tom Whitney, Charlie Harrington, Draft Pick 2012 Round 1 ANA (Joe Menosky), Draft Pick 2010 Round 1 ANA (Aubrey Deal) from the Anaheim Archangels in exchange for Adam Daley, Max Waters, Linc Ross, Jerry Porto, Draft Pick 2011 Round 2 MIL (Schoolboy DeBerry).
2005-05-20The Anaheim Archangels have renamed Dick Martinez to Jay Martinez.