Nick Martinez is a professional baseball pitcher from the United States. He is currently a member of the San Diego Padres team in Major League Baseball (MLB). Still, he has also played for the Texas Rangers, the San Diego Padres, the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, and the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). At Fordham University in Bronx, N.Y., he spent three seasons as a second baseman, hitting .295 with four home runs and 66 RBI. Nick was the first Fordham player to make it to the majors since RHP Pete Harnisch in 2001.
Early Life
Nick Martinez, whose parents are Nick Martinez Sr. and Annie Martinez, was born on August 5, 1990, in Miami, Florida. Before joining the majors, he played baseball at Belen Jesuit Prep in Miami, Fla. (he graduated in 2008).
Nick is also a one-time Olympian, winning a silver medal with Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. When Juan Soto was added to the Padres during the 2022 Trade Deadline, Nick changed his jersey number from 22 to 21. When Soto asked Nick what he wanted in exchange for his uniform number, Nick jokingly replied that he wanted a boat. After considering various options, they ultimately chose a “very pleasant watch” as their preferred choice.
Nick Martinez Career
Martinez attended Belen Jesuit Preparatory School in Miami, Florida, and subsequently joined Fordham University, where he participated in baseball. As a relief pitcher, he appeared in 15 games over two seasons and had a 1-3 record with a 5.33 ERA. However, Martinez spent most of his time on the field as a second baseman, where he was a productive player. Over three seasons and 148 games, he batted .295 with 4 home runs, 66 runs, 167 hits, and 22 stolen bases. He is the seventh Mountaineer to reach Major League Baseball (MLB) and the 34th alumnus from Fordham University.
Texas Rangers
In the 2011 Major League Baseball draft, Nick was selected by the Texas Rangers in the 18th round from Fordham University. His professional career began with the AZL Rangers, and he played for the Low-A Spokane Indians, tallying a combined ERA of 2.75 over 10 games.
On March 26, 2014, Martinez was designated as the fifth starter for the Rangers. He was officially added to the 40-man roster on April 5 and made his major league debut. During his inaugural start against the Tampa Bay Rays, Martinez pitched for six innings, recording three strikeouts and conceding three earned runs on four hits.
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters
On January 6, 2018, Nick Martinez agreed to a one-year contract worth $1.8 million with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). The agreement, as per sources, included potential bonuses contingent on the number of innings pitched.
San Diego Padres
As reported in the source, Martinez joined the San Diego Padres on March 19, 2022, by signing a significant league contract. However, at the conclusion of the 2022 offseason, he chose to opt out of his previous contract. Subsequently, on November 22, 2022, Martinez entered into a new agreement with the Padres worth $26 million over three years.
International Appearances
On July 2, 2021, Nick was invited to join the United States national baseball team’s roster for the 2020 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo in 2021. The team ultimately won a silver medal but lost to Japan, the host country, in the gold medal match.
Nick Martinez Biography |
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| Real Name | Nicholas Andres Martinez |
| Birth Date | 5 August 1990 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 32 Years |
| Birth Place | Miami, Florida, United States |
| Profession | Baseball Player |
| College | Fordham University |
| Qualification | Graduate |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 6’ 1” – in Centimeters – 185 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 90 kg – in Pounds – 200 lbs |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
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Family |
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| Father | Nick Martinez Sr. |
| Mother | Annie Martinez |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | – |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Who is his wife? | Kimberly Cobian |
| Children | Two (Vera & Stella) |
Personal Life
On November 21, 2015, Kimberly Cobian, now known as Nick Martinez’s spouse, got married. The couple now has two daughters named Vera and Stella. Nick Martinez is not available on any social media account except the Wikipedia page. The page describes his career, starting from his school or college to date.
Nick Martinez Net Worth
On 17th March 2022, a contract was finalized between Nick Martinez, a right-hander, and the San Diego Padres. This agreement could be valued at a minimum of $25.5 million for a period of four years and a maximum of $31.5 million. As part of the deal, Martinez will receive a signing bonus of $2 million, which will be paid in two installments: one on May 1 and the other on June 1. In addition, Nick will earn a salary of $4 million for the current year.
