Payton Martin Producing Great Results In Single-A
1 year agoLos Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect Payton Martin found his way to the club in the 17th round of the 2022 draft. The North Carolina product was selected directly out of high school, but his young age hasn't stopped him from producing great results in Single-A this year. Martin throws a lively fastball that currently peaks at 98 mph, though he and the club anticipate he could reach triple-digits by the end of the season. With that said, his best offering is his changeup, a pitch that he only throws to lefties and on which he has not allowed any base hits this season, Martin told Dodgers 2080. With high velocity and an advanced repertoire, Martin is already turning heads in the Dodgers' system. This past week offered another chance for Martin to put his name on the map. The right-hander was brilliant through two outings, allowing one hit, one walk, and zero runs over six innings of work. He struck out a whopping 11 batters along the way and added one more win to his record.
Source: FanGraphs
Source: FanGraphs