Minors: Fernando Martinez Impressing
In his latest column for ESPN.com, Jayson Stark quotes a scout who says that OF Fernando Martinez was the most impressive young player he saw in the Dominican Republic this winter, adding:
“He looks to me like he can be a young Bobby Abreu… His discipline at the plate is good. He worked counts. He hung in against left-handers. He did a lot of good things. He may be 20 years old, but he doesn’t look like it, the way he handles himself. He really plays under control.”
Martinez, who had a game winning pinch hit home run for the Dominican earlier this week, is back in New York for precautionary scans on a sore left elbow, though he claims he feels better and does not need them, according to MLB.com.
…for what it’s worth, i’ve met F-Mart in person, and his hand absolutely swallowed mine when we shook hands… this is one big, solid kid, and it’s not about talent, just staying on the field… i wouldn’t be surprised to see him mid-season if he can stay healthy and produce…
