SoxFan02
07-21-2006, 07:41 PM
The converted pitcher(from catching) is now converting eighth inning leads to wins for the Portland Sea Dogs
http://www.soxprospects.com/players/images/martinez.edgar.jpg
Age: 24
Born: October 23, 1981
Guigue, Venezuela
Height: 6-0
Weight: 222
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Drafted: Not drafted
How Acquired: International
free agent (1999)
ETA: late 2007
Scouting Report: Converted from catcher to a pitcher in July 2004 after unimpressive numbers at the plate. The transition to pitching has shown signs of success later in late 2004 and 2005. Fastball sits in the mid-90s and reaches 97 mph with good movement. Also throws a decent changeup and slider. Breakout season in 2005.
MLB Comparison: Rich Garces
News Articles:
http://www.redsoxnation.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=18002&pid=390313&st=0&
http://www.soxprospects.com/players/images/martinez.edgar.jpg
Age: 24
Born: October 23, 1981
Guigue, Venezuela
Height: 6-0
Weight: 222
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Drafted: Not drafted
How Acquired: International
free agent (1999)
ETA: late 2007
Scouting Report: Converted from catcher to a pitcher in July 2004 after unimpressive numbers at the plate. The transition to pitching has shown signs of success later in late 2004 and 2005. Fastball sits in the mid-90s and reaches 97 mph with good movement. Also throws a decent changeup and slider. Breakout season in 2005.
MLB Comparison: Rich Garces
News Articles:
http://www.redsoxnation.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=18002&pid=390313&st=0&