Matt Martin

Height:
6-1
Weight:
195
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Wexford, Pa.
High School:
IMG Academy

Walter on Martin
'Matt has good physical tools and the ability to be a high level catcher. So far he has struggled matching the mental side of the game with those tools. As his baseball IQ increases, so will his playing time.'

2012 (Freshman)
Played in seven games and made three starts before being shut down for the season due to an injury ... Collected a hit in his collegiate debut, going 1-for-5 with a run scored, a walk and an RBI vs. High Point (2/22).

High School
Spent his junior and senior seasons playing for the IMG Baseball Academy in Bradenton, Fla. ... Was drafted in the 44th Round of the 2011 MLB Draft by the Boston Red Sox ... As a senior, hit .429 in 89 plate appearances with 15 extra base hits and an OPS of 1.272 ... Played summer baseball for the Florida Bombers under the direction of head coach Emilio Fernandez ... As a senior, was named Rawlings/Perfect Game Second Team All-American and FACA All-State ... As a junior, participated in the Florida Diamond Club Showcase and the Perfect Game National Showcase. Personal
Communication major.