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Corbin Montgomery Martin (born December 28, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Baltimore Orioles.
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Career
[edit]Amateur
[edit]Martin attended Cypress Ranch High School in Cypress, Texas, where he played baseball and football. He played college baseball at Texas A&M University.[1] In 2016, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[2] He was selected by the Houston Astros in the second round of the 2017 MLB draft.[3]
Houston Astros
[edit]Martin pitched in his first professional season of 2017 with the Gulf Coast League Astros and Tri-City ValleyCats.[4] In 32.2 innings pitched between both teams he was 0–1 with a 2.20 ERA.[5] He started 2018 with the Buies Creek Astros and was promoted to the Corpus Christi Hooks during the season.[6] In 25 games (21 starts) between the two teams, he compiled a 9–2 record with a 2.51 ERA and a 1.01 WHIP.[7] He began 2019 with the Round Rock Express, posting a 2–1 record with a 3.13 ERA in 37 innings.
Martin was promoted to the major leagues for the first time on May 12, 2019, and made his major league debut versus the Texas Rangers.[8] In five major league starts in 2019, Martin went 1–1 with a 5.59 ERA in 19 innings. On July 3, Martin underwent Tommy John surgery and missed the rest of the 2019 season.[9]
Arizona Diamondbacks
[edit]Martin was traded on July 31, 2019, to the Arizona Diamondbacks (along with J. B. Bukauskas, Seth Beer, Joshua Rojas) and cash considerations in exchange for Zack Greinke.[10] He did not play the rest of 2019 and all of 2020 as he recovered from Tommy John surgery.
Martin struggled in 2021. He started off in Triple-A with the Reno Aces, rehabbing from his Tommy John injury, and when he was eventually called up to the majors, he failed to impress. Across 5 games, Martin posted a 10.69 ERA, to go with an 0–3 record.[11] On July 8, the Diamondbacks announced that Martin, who was on Reno's 7-day IL, had been shut down for the foreseeable future. He would not return to play in 2021.[12]
On April 23, 2022, the Diamondbacks recalled Martin from Triple-A Reno.[13] Martin made 7 appearances (2 starts) for the Diamondbacks, posting an 0–1 record and 4.84 ERA with 21 strikeouts in 22+1⁄3 innings pitched. The majority of his season was spent in Reno, where he made 17 starts and pitched to a 6–7 record and 6.08 ERA with 79 strikeouts in 77 innings of work.
On March 15, 2023, Martin suffered a tear in the lat tendon under his right shoulder during a spring training game. He later opted for surgery that would sideline him for the entire 2023 season.[14] Martin was optioned to Triple–A Reno to begin the 2024 season.[15] He made two appearances for Reno before he was designated for assignment on April 7, 2024.[16]
Milwaukee Brewers
[edit]On April 14, 2024, Martin was claimed off waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers.[17] He made seven appearances for the Triple–A Nashville Sounds before he was designated for assignment on May 10.[18]
Baltimore Orioles
[edit]On May 13, 2024, Martin was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles.[19] On June 15, the Orioles removed Martin from their 40–man roster and outrighted him to the Triple–A Norfolk Tides.[20] In 29 appearances for the Tides, he compiled a 1-2 record and 4.05 ERA with 31 strikeouts across 33+1⁄3 innings pitched.
Martin began the 2025 season with Triple-A Norfolk, logging a 2-2 record and 5.29 ERA with 31 strikeouts over 29 appearances. On July 2, 2025, the Orioles selected Martin's contract, adding him to their active roster.[21] He made one scoreless appearance with Baltimore before being designated for assignment on July 13.[22] Martin elected free agency after clearing waivers on July 17.[23] The next day, Martin re-signed with the Orioles on a major league contract.[24] In 17 total appearances for Baltimore, he logged a 1-0 record and 6.00 ERA with 23 strikeouts and two saves over 18 innings of work. Martin was designated for assignment by the Orioles on September 2.[25] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Norfolk on September 4.[26] Martin elected free agency on September 30.[27]
Personal
[edit]Martin and his wife, Alyssa, were married in January 2020.[28] Their first child, a son, was born in October 2020.[29]
References
[edit]- ^ "A&M pitcher Corbin Martin glad to be an Astro, but first it's the College World Series". Houston Chronicle. June 14, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ "#38 Corbin Martin - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
- ^ Brian McTaggart (June 12, 2017). "Astros draft Corbin Martin from Texas A&M". MLB.com. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ Mark Singelais (August 28, 2017). "Hurler has a heavy heart". Times Union. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ "Corbin Martin Stats, Highlights, Bio". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
- ^ Chandler Rome (May 1, 2018). "Astros prospect Corbin Martin promoted to Class AA". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ "Corbin Martin Stats, Highlights, Bio". MiLB.com. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
- ^ Chandler Rome (May 11, 2019). "arrival of Corbin Martin". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
- ^ Jeff Todd (July 5, 2019). "Corbin Martin Undergoes Tommy John Surgery". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
- ^ Brian McTaggart (July 31, 2019). "Astros deal for Greinke in Deadline stunner". MLB.com. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
- ^ "Corbin Martin 2021 Pitching Game Logs". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
- ^ "D-backs RHP Corbin Martin shut down with forearm strain". arizonasports.com. July 8, 2021. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
- ^ "D-backs recall pitcher Corbin Martin, trade Stuart Fairchild". Arizona Sports. April 23, 2022. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
- ^ "Diamondbacks' Corbin Martin: Likely to miss entire season". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ "D-backs Option Slade Cecconi, Blake Walston and Corbin Martin". si.com. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ "Diamondbacks' Corbin Martin: Dropped from 40-man roster". cbssports.com. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
- ^ "Brewers Claim Corbin Martin". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
- ^ "Brewers Acquire Mitch White From Giants". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ "Orioles Claim Corbin Martin". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ^ "Orioles Outright Corbin Martin To Triple-A". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
- ^ "Orioles Designate Matt Bowman For Assignment, Select Corbin Martin". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
- ^ "Orioles Designate Corbin Martin For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ^ "Corbin Martin Elects Free Agency". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
- ^ "Orioles Re-Sign Corbin Martin To Major League Deal". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- ^ "Orioles Designate Corbin Martin, Elvin Rodríguez For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ^ "Orioles Outright Corbin Martin". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
- ^ "22 Players Elect Free Agency". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ^ "Corbin Martin on Instagram: "What a special day for MRS Martin and I"".
- ^ "Corbin Martin on Instagram: "10-10-2020: Braxton miles joined us today at 8:22 pm and he's perfect❤️ mom and him are both doing fantastic! To my wife you were nothing short of amazing these last couple of days and showed how perfect of a mother you will be❤️ Watching you these last 9 months has been crazy and such an amazing ride to say the least! This world is excited and full of many things to come for you Brax ❤️"".
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from MLB · ESPN · Baseball Reference · Fangraphs · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet · Baseball Almanac
- Corbin Martin on Twitter
Corbin Martin
View on GrokipediaEarly life and education
Early life
Corbin Martin was born on December 28, 1995, in Hempstead, Texas.[1] He grew up in Hempstead, a small town about an hour northwest of Houston, during his early childhood years.[9] Martin's family played a central role in his upbringing; his mother, Barbara Bennett, and grandmother, Barbara Gay, were particularly influential figures in his life.[9] As a young child in Hempstead, Martin developed an early interest in sports through casual family activities. His stepfather would wake him and his brother each day to head outside, regardless of the Texas heat, where they threw a football around and engaged in physical tasks like building fences and clearing land, fostering a strong work ethic and love for athletic play.[10] This informal exposure to football complemented his growing passion for baseball, which was ignited by frequent trips to Houston Astros games with his mother and grandmother.[11] From a young age, Martin dreamed of playing in Major League Baseball, inspired by watching games at Minute Maid Park.[9] During his formative years, the family relocated to the Cypress, Texas, area, where Martin continued to immerse himself in sports before entering organized high school athletics.[12]High school career
Martin attended Cypress Ranch High School in Cypress, Texas, where he participated in varsity baseball and football during his high school years.[13][1] In football, he played quarterback and earned two varsity letters.[2] As a two-way player in baseball, Martin excelled both on the mound and at the plate, contributing significantly to the team's success. During his senior season in 2014, he recorded an 8–0 pitching record with a 1.03 ERA.[2][14] He also batted .500 in select games, including a notable performance with a home run in a sophomore-year playoff game that helped Cypress Ranch secure the Class 5A state championship.[15] Martin's high school baseball achievements included earning All-State honors as a senior and District MVP recognition in both his junior and senior seasons.[16][17] He was named team MVP as a senior and helped lead the Mustangs to the regional semifinals in the 2014 playoffs.[18] Following high school, Martin decided to focus on baseball as his primary sport.[19]College career
Texas A&M Aggies
Corbin Martin enrolled at Texas A&M University in 2014 and played college baseball for the Aggies from 2015 to 2017, primarily as a right-handed pitcher.[20] During his freshman and sophomore years, he served mainly as a reliever, appearing in 14 games without a start in 2015 and 16 games with three starts in 2016.[20] In his junior season of 2017, Martin transitioned to a starting role in the rotation, becoming the team's Saturday starter and contributing significantly to the Aggies' postseason run.[21] As a freshman in 2015, Martin posted a 2-0 record with a 2.95 ERA over 18.1 innings pitched, recording 21 strikeouts against 12 walks while allowing 14 hits and one home run.[20] His sophomore campaign in 2016 saw a 2-1 mark but a higher 5.47 ERA in 26.1 innings across 16 appearances, with 33 strikeouts, 21 walks, 29 hits, and three home runs, reflecting command challenges.[20] Martin rebounded strongly as a junior in 2017, achieving a team-leading 7-4 record and a 3.80 ERA in 87.2 innings over 24 games (13 starts), striking out 95 batters while issuing 38 walks, surrendering 89 hits and five home runs; his performance included a 2.21 ERA in SEC play across eight appearances.[20][2] Martin's development into a key starter was pivotal for the 2017 Aggies, who finished the regular season with a 36-21 overall record and 16-14 in SEC play before advancing through the NCAA Tournament. He earned individual recognition for his leadership, winning the Marion Pugh Spirit Award in 2016 for exemplifying spirit, hustle, and dedication, an honor voted by teammates for the second straight year.[22] Notable performances included a career-high 12 strikeouts over eight innings in a May 19 win against an SEC opponent, allowing two runs on eight hits.[23] In the NCAA Houston Regional, Martin earned the win on June 3 against Iowa, pitching 7.1 innings of two-run ball with nine strikeouts, two walks, and eight hits to secure a 3-2 victory, helping advance Texas A&M in the tournament.[24] The Aggies reached the College World Series that year, where Martin started the opening game against Louisville on June 18, though his outing was limited to 1.2 innings.[25] His junior-year growth from reliever to rotation anchor, combined with postseason contributions, positioned him for draft eligibility after the season.[21]Cape Cod Baseball League
In 2016, Corbin Martin played collegiate summer baseball with the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League, appearing exclusively out of the bullpen in 14 games.[2] He compiled a 0-1 record with six saves and a 1.15 ERA over 15.2 innings pitched, allowing just eight hits and two earned runs while striking out 22 batters and issuing only three walks.[26] Martin's performance featured a dynamic mid-90s fastball that generated swings and misses, contributing to the Commodores' 29-15 regular-season record and West Division title.[19][27] His standout outings in the league, including multiple scoreless appearances, earned him a spot on the All-Cape Cod League Team, highlighting his command and strikeout ability against top collegiate talent.[27] The Cape Cod Baseball League's reputation as a premier summer circuit provided Martin with significant exposure to professional scouts, who noted his velocity and potential as a reliever or starter.[28] This strong showing helped elevate Martin's draft stock following a challenging sophomore college season, positioning him as a first-round prospect for the 2017 MLB Draft.[29]Professional career
Houston Astros
Following his selection by the Houston Astros in the second round (56th overall) of the 2017 MLB Draft out of Texas A&M University, Corbin Martin signed with the organization on June 28, 2017, for a $1,000,000 signing bonus.[30][20] He was assigned to the rookie-level Gulf Coast League Astros and short-season Class A Tri-City ValleyCats, where he made 10 appearances (four starts) across both teams, posting a 0–1 record with a 2.20 ERA and 43 strikeouts in 32⅔ innings.[20] In 2018, Martin advanced through the Astros' minor league system, beginning the season with High-A Buies Creek Astros before earning a promotion to Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks in June. Over 25 appearances (21 starts) between the two levels, he recorded a 9–2 mark with a 2.51 ERA, limiting opponents to a .200 batting average while striking out 122 batters in 122 innings.[20] His strong performance, including a 1.01 WHIP and just 21 walks, positioned him as one of Houston's top pitching prospects entering 2019.[20] Martin earned his first major league call-up on May 12, 2019, and made his debut that day against the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park on Mother's Day. In a 15–5 Astros victory, the 23-year-old right-hander worked 5⅓ innings, allowing two runs on three hits—including a two-run homer to Isiah Kiner-Falefa—with one walk and a career-high nine strikeouts to earn the win.[9][31] He made four more starts that season, finishing 1–1 with a 5.59 ERA, 19 strikeouts, and eight home runs allowed in 19⅓ innings.[1] On June 25, 2019, Martin exited a Triple-A start early due to elbow discomfort, and subsequent exams led to Tommy John surgery on July 3, performed by Dr. Keith Meister in Dallas, sidelining him for the remainder of the year and into 2020.[32] Despite the injury, he was included in a blockbuster trade on July 31, 2019, when the Astros acquired Zack Greinke and cash considerations from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for Martin, J.B. Bukauskas, Josh Rojas, and Seth Beer.[33][1]Arizona Diamondbacks
Martin was acquired by the Arizona Diamondbacks from the Houston Astros on July 31, 2019, as part of the trade deadline deal that sent Zack Greinke to Houston.[34] Following Tommy John surgery in July 2019, Martin missed the remainder of that season and the entire 2020 campaign while rehabilitating.[5] He participated in the Diamondbacks' alternate training site during the shortened 2020 season but suffered an oblique strain that further limited his activity.[35] Martin made his Diamondbacks debut on May 18, 2021, against the Los Angeles Dodgers, marking his first major league appearance since 2019.[36] In five appearances (three starts) that year, he posted a 0–3 record with a 10.69 ERA over 16 innings, allowing 24 hits and 19 earned runs while striking out 13.[1] His season was cut short on July 8, 2021, when he was shut down due to a right forearm strain.[37] In 2022, Martin split time between the majors and Triple-A Reno Aces. He appeared in seven major league games (two starts) for Arizona, going 0–1 with a 4.84 ERA in 22.1 innings, during which he recorded 21 strikeouts.[1] At the Triple-A level, he made 17 starts for Reno, finishing 6–7 with a 6.08 ERA.[20] Martin suffered a torn latissimus tendon in his right shoulder on March 15, 2023, during a spring training game against the Milwaukee Brewers, leading to season-ending surgery later that month.[8] The injury sidelined him for the entire 2023 season.[38] After recovering from the lat surgery, Martin was optioned to Triple-A Reno on March 18, 2024.[39] He made two appearances for the Aces early in the season before the Diamondbacks designated him for assignment on April 7, 2024, to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.[40]Milwaukee Brewers
On April 14, 2024, the Milwaukee Brewers claimed Martin off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks following his recent designation for assignment by that club.[41] He was immediately optioned to the Brewers' Triple-A affiliate, the Nashville Sounds of the International League.[42] Martin made seven relief appearances for Nashville, posting a 0–1 record with one save and a 6.43 ERA over 7 innings pitched.[20] In those outings, he allowed 8 hits and 10 walks while recording 7 strikeouts, contributing to a WHIP of 2.571.[20] Although briefly recalled to the major league roster on May 3 and optioned back the next day, Martin did not appear in a game for the Brewers.[39] On May 10, 2024, the Brewers designated Martin for assignment to clear a roster spot, ending his short tenure with the organization.[3]Baltimore Orioles
On May 13, 2024, the Baltimore Orioles claimed Corbin Martin off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers and optioned him to their Triple-A affiliate, the Norfolk Tides.[43] In 29 relief appearances for Norfolk that season, Martin posted a 1–2 record with a 4.05 ERA, allowing 15 earned runs over 33+1/3 innings while striking out 31 batters.[26] Martin received an invitation to the Orioles' 2025 major league spring training as a non-roster invitee.[39] He spent the early part of the season with Norfolk, where he made 34 relief outings overall, finishing 3–3 with a 5.82 ERA and 38 strikeouts in 38+2/3 innings.[39] On July 2, 2025, the Orioles selected Martin's contract from Norfolk, adding him to their active roster as a reliever.[39] In 17 major league appearances that year, all out of the bullpen, he went 1–0 with a 6.00 ERA, recording two saves and 23 strikeouts over 18 innings pitched.[3] The Orioles designated Martin for assignment on July 13, 2025, and after he cleared waivers, he elected free agency on July 17.[3] The team re-signed him the following day to a one-year major league contract.[44] Martin returned to the active roster and continued pitching in relief until the Orioles again designated him for assignment on September 2.[45] He cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Norfolk on September 4.[46] Martin became a free agent on September 30, 2025, at the conclusion of his contract.[47]Career statistics
Major League Baseball
Corbin Martin made his Major League Baseball debut with the Houston Astros in 2019 and went on to pitch for the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2021 to 2022 before joining the Baltimore Orioles in 2025. Over these four seasons, he appeared in 34 games, including 10 starts, and recorded a 2–5 win–loss record with a 6.54 earned run average (ERA), allowing 93 hits and 47 walks while striking out 76 batters in 75.2 total innings pitched, resulting in a 1.85 WHIP.[1] Martin's MLB performance varied by season and role, transitioning from a starter in his debut year to primarily a reliever later in his career. The following table summarizes his key pitching statistics year by year:| Year | Team | W–L | ERA | G | GS | IP | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | HOU | 1–1 | 5.59 | 5 | 5 | 19.1 | 19 | 1.81 |
| 2021 | ARI | 0–3 | 10.69 | 5 | 3 | 16.0 | 13 | 2.31 |
| 2022 | ARI | 0–1 | 4.84 | 7 | 2 | 22.1 | 21 | 1.66 |
| 2025 | BAL | 1–0 | 6.00 | 17 | 0 | 18.0 | 23 | 1.72 |
| Career | - | 2–5 | 6.54 | 34 | 10 | 75.2 | 76 | 1.85 |
Minor leagues
Corbin Martin signed with the Houston Astros as a second-round pick in the 2017 MLB Draft and began his professional career in the minor leagues that summer, progressing through various levels over the next eight seasons across multiple organizations.[20] Through 2025, he has appeared in 139 minor league games, posting a career record of 23-17 with a 4.11 ERA, allowing 358 hits and 109 walks while striking out 398 batters over 378 innings pitched.[20] Martin's minor league performance varied by level and year, with his strongest seasons occurring early in his career at lower levels. The following table summarizes his year-by-year statistics:| Year | Team(s) and Level(s) | W-L | ERA | IP | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Astros (Rk), Tri-City (A-) | 0-1 | 2.20 | 32.2 | 43 |
| 2018 | Buies Creek (A+), Corpus Christi (AA) | 9-2 | 2.51 | 122.0 | 122 |
| 2019 | Round Rock (AAA) | 2-1 | 3.13 | 37.1 | 45 |
| 2021 | Reno (AAA) | 2-0 | 5.93 | 27.1 | 30 |
| 2022 | Reno (AAA) | 6-7 | 6.08 | 77.0 | 79 |
| 2024 | Reno (AAA), Nashville (AAA), Norfolk (AAA) | 1-3 | 4.78 | 43.1 | 41 |
| 2025 | Norfolk (AAA) | 3-3 | 5.82 | 38.2 | 38 |
