Walker Martin
| Walker Martin | |
|---|---|
| San Francisco Giants | |
| Shortstop | |
| Born: February 20, 2004 Greeley, Colorado | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right |
Walker Jace Martin (born February 20, 2004) is an American professional baseball shortstop in the San Francisco Giants organization.
Amateur career
Martin grew up in Eaton, Colorado and attended Eaton High School. He was named the Colorado Gatorade Player of the Year in 2023 after batting .633 with 75 RBIs and also led all high school players in the nation with 20 home runs.[1][2] Martin was also the starting quarterback for Eaton's football team and passed for 2,076 yards and 34 touchdowns as the Reds won the state championship.[3] He committed to play college baseball for the Arkansas Razorbacks prior to signing with the Giants.[4]
Professional career
Martin was selected by the San Francisco Giants with the 52nd overall pick in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[5] He signed with the team on July 17 and received an over-slot signing bonus of $2.998 million.[6][7]
Martin made his professional debut in late May 2024 with the Arizona Complex League Giants and was promoted to the San Jose Giants in August. Over 69 games between both teams, he batted .218 with eight home runs and 38 RBIs. He returned to San Jose to open the 2025 season.[8][9][10]
References
- ^ "Eaton's Walker Martin, national home run leader and top draft prospect, could be Colorado's next homegrown MLB star". The Denver Post. June 4, 2023. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
- ^ Choate, Mason (June 14, 2023). "Top MLB Draft prospect, Arkansas signee Walker Martin weighing options". Rivals.com. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
- ^ "Greeley Tribune Boys Athlete of the Year Walker Martin talks legacy, memories, 'opportunity to play for a town like Eaton'". Greeley Tribune. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
- ^ "What It Would Take for the Nation's HS Home Run Leader to Make History with Arkansas".
- ^ Pavlovic, Alex (July 9, 2023). "Giants draft shortstop with absurd prep numbers in second round". NBC Sports Bay Area. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ^ "SF Giants sign top two draft picks, luring both away from college commitments". The Mercury News. July 17, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
- ^ "2nd Round of the 2023 MLB June Amateur Draft". Baseball Reference. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
- ^ "Walker Martin 2024 Minor Leagues Game Logs & Splits". Baseball Reference. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
- ^ "San Jose Giants, Oakland Ballers begin new Battle of the Bay as minor league baseball embraces major rivalry". The Mercury News. 2025-04-03. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
- ^ Callis, Jim (April 3, 2025). "Here's where Giants' top prospects will open the 2025 season". MLB.com. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
External links
- Career statistics from MLB ยท Baseball Reference (Minors)