Nick Martinez

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Tampa Bay Rays · Pitcher

Age 356' 1" · 200 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

At 35 years old, Martinez enters 2026 as a veteran innings-eater for Tampa Bay who has shown promising early-season form with a 2.66 ERA and 1.15 WHIP across nearly 95 innings. His recent NL Pitcher of the Month award in 2024 demonstrates he still possesses the ability to deliver quality starts, and his early 7-2 record reflects wins upside in a competitive staff. However, the significant ERA jump from 2.66 to 4.45 last season and his advanced age raise durability and consistency concerns, making him a mid-rotation target best suited for deep leagues rather than core fantasy rosters. Monitor his workload closely, as the Rays may limit innings for a pitcher on the backend of his career, potentially capping his strikeout upside at around 120 annually.

News Updates

Rays extend winning streak to nine with Martinez
Nick Martinez continues to be locked in for Tampa Bay as the Rays won their ninth straight game Friday against Houston. Manager Kevin Cash praised Martinez's consistency from pitch one, making the starter a reliable fantasy option in the Rays' rotation.
Jul 4, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2014	Texas Rangers	29	24	5	12	0	4.55	1.46	77	140.1	55
2015	Texas Rangers	24	21	7	7	0	3.96	1.45	77	125.0	46
2016	Texas Rangers	12	5	2	3	0	5.59	1.66	16	38.2	19
2017	Texas Rangers	23	18	3	8	0	5.66	1.37	67	111.1	28
2022	San Diego Padres	47	10	4	4	8	3.47	1.29	95	106.1	41
2023	San Diego Padres	63	9	6	4	1	3.43	1.26	106	110.1	40
2024	Cincinnati Reds	42	16	10	7	0	3.10	1.03	116	142.1	18
2025	Cincinnati Reds	40	26	11	14	0	4.45	1.21	116	165.2	42
2026	Tampa Bay Rays	17	17	7	2	0	2.61	1.13	61	100.0	18
Career	Totals	297	146	55	61	9	4.01	1.29	731	1040	307

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2011	2 teams▼	15	11	3	3	0	2.30	1.30	56	58.2	18
2012	Hickory Crawdads	31	20	8	6	1	4.83	1.35	109	117.1	37
2013	2 teams▼	27	25	12	7	0	2.50	1.07	128	151.1	45
2014	Frisco RoughRiders	2	2	0	0	0	1.86	1.55	9	9.2	7
2015	Round Rock Express	6	6	1	1	0	2.90	1.26	18	31.0	7
2016	2 teams▼	19	17	7	6	0	3.86	1.25	74	105	18
2017	Round Rock Express	7	6	4	0	0	2.15	0.90	23	37.2	7
Career	Totals	107	87	35	23	1	3.28	1.20	417	510.2	139

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Game Log2026 season

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Pitching Analytics2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo92.7 mph

Avg Spin2193 rpm

Whiff %18.1%

K %15.0%

BB %4.4%

Hard Hit %33.1%

Barrel %7.4%

xERA4.68

xBA Against0.281

xSLG Against0.446

BA Against0.249

SLG Against0.395

GB%35.6%

FB%28.5%

What These Stats Mean

FB Velo — Average fastball velocity. Harder throwers generate more swings and misses, setting up every other pitch in their arsenal. Velocity is the foundation of strikeout upside.

Avg Spin — Average spin rate across all pitches. Higher spin creates more movement and makes pitches harder to square up — elite spinners run better strikeout and batting average against numbers.

Whiff % — Swings-and-misses per swing. The most direct measure of a pitcher's ability to miss bats and the best leading indicator of strikeout rate.

K % — Strikeout rate per batter faced. The core fantasy pitching stat — high K% means reliable strikeout totals that hold up even in shorter starts.

BB % — Walk rate per batter faced. The primary control metric. High BB% tanks ERA and WHIP and keeps baserunners on constantly. Elite starters typically run below 7%.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder against. Low hard-hit% means weak contact, protecting both ERA and the defense behind the pitcher.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls barreled against. The most direct home run predictor — low barrel% pitchers rarely give up long balls.

xERA — Expected ERA based on contact quality allowed, removing the effect of sequencing, luck, and defense. Better predictor of future ERA than ERA itself.

xBA Against — Expected batting average opponents should hit based on contact quality. A gap between xBA and actual BA indicates unsustainable luck in either direction.

xSLG Against — Expected slugging allowed based on contact quality. High xSLG against predicts future extra-base damage; low xSLG means the pitcher is genuinely suppressing power.

BA Against — Actual batting average opponents are hitting — a key WHIP component. Check xBA to see if the number is sustainable.

SLG Against — Actual slugging allowed. Captures hits, doubles, triples, and home runs — lower means the pitcher is limiting the power damage he gives up.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% pitchers generate double plays, limit home runs, and keep the ball in the park — great for protecting ERA and WHIP ratios.

FB% — Fly ball rate. High FB% pitchers give up more air contact — dangerous when combined with high exit velocity, less so when contact is soft.

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Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2014

Texas Rangers

4.55

1.46

140.1

2015

Texas Rangers

3.96

1.45

125.0

2016

Texas Rangers

5.59

1.66

38.2

2017

Texas Rangers

5.66

1.37

111.1

2022

San Diego Padres

3.47

1.29

106.1

2023

San Diego Padres

3.43

1.26

106

110.1

2024

Cincinnati Reds

3.10

1.03

116

142.1

2025

Cincinnati Reds

4.45

1.21

116

165.2

2026

Tampa Bay Rays

2.61

1.13

100.0

Career

Totals

297

146

4.01

1.29

731

1040

307

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2011

2 teams▼

2.30

1.30

58.2

2012

Hickory Crawdads

4.83

1.35

109

117.1

2013

2 teams▼

2.50

1.07

128

151.1

2014

Frisco RoughRiders

1.86

1.55

9.2

2015

Round Rock Express

2.90

1.26

31.0

2016

2 teams▼

3.86

1.25

105

2017

Round Rock Express

2.15

0.90

37.2

Career

Totals

107

3.28

1.20

417

510.2

139