The Athletics Keith Law ranked Martin as the finest all-around possibility in this years draft “due to his mix of efficiency, athleticism and well-rounded quickness.” Baseball America, MLB.com and ESPN all ranked him behind Torkelson just, while FanGraphs had him 3rd behind Torkelson and ultimate No. 4 pick Asa Lacy (a lefty out of Texas A&M).
Considered by some to be the finest well-rounded gamer in this years draft, Martin went a small bit later than was generally expected after the Os cut a deal with No. 2 choice Keston Hjerstad, thus conserving some swimming pool space for harder signs even more down the line. The Marlins and Royals decided for pitchers with the next 2 choices, all of a sudden leaving a gamer who at times was in the conversation at No. 1 general for the Jays to scoop up at No. 5.
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For a Jays club that saw Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Cavan Biggio all graduate to the Majors this previous year, with Nate Pearson sure to follow in 2020, Martin represents yet another potential core piece to bring the club back to prominence in the ever-competitive AL East
The Blue Jays have reached a deal with first-round pick Austin Martin, reports Sportsnets Hazel Mae (Twitter link). The former Vanderbilt shortstop/third baseman will require to pass a physical prior to his handle the club becomes official. Bonus offer details arent yet known, but Martins No. 5 overall draft slot is valued at $6.18 MM.
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Martins natural hitting capability was on display screen for all to see throughout his NCAA career, as he posted video-game-esque numbers dating back to his freshman season. In all, his Commodores career comes to a close with a ridiculous.376/.479/.521 batting line. He also started out in fewer than 10 percent of his plate appearances between his sophomore and junior seasons.
The Blue Jays have actually reached an offer with first-round choice Austin Martin, reports Sportsnets Hazel Mae (Twitter link). Bonus details arent yet understood, however Martins No. 5 total draft slot is valued at $6.18 MM.
Martin does not have the massive power that leading pick Spencer Torkelson has, but hes a left-side infielder or center field choice, offering him more defensive worth. And hes still a high-end offending possibility in his own right. MLB.com gives Martin a hearty 65-grade hit tool and 50-grade (solid-average) power, while FanGraphs Eric Longenhagen offers him a 60 future hit tool and 55 power.
Regardless, the agreement on Martin is that he has elite bat-to-ball abilities with still-developing power, speed, raw athleticism and a broad range of possible defensive houses. For a Jays club that saw Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Cavan Biggio all graduate to the Majors this past year, with Nate Pearson sure to follow in 2020, Martin represents yet another possible core piece to bring the club back to prominence in the ever-competitive AL East
