Kyle Martin

Kyle Jared Martin (born January 18, 1991) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox, and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Saitama Seibu Lions. Listed at 6' 7", 230 lb., he bats and throw right-handed.

Career Boston Red Sox Martin signed after being selected by the Red Sox in the ninth round of the 2013 MLB draft out of Texas A&M University. In his three stints, he posted a collective 8–7 record with a 3.16 ERA and 13 saves in 54 relief appearances, striking out 112 batters while walking 26 in innings of work before joining the Portland Sea Dogs. Martin suffered setbacks and struggled through injuries in the 2015 midseason, spending two months on the disabled list. After the 2016 season, Martin was rated as the Red Sox's No. 22 prospect, according to MLB.com, and the Red Sox added him to their 40-man roster. Martin made his Major League debut on July 20, 2017. He was designated for assignment on September 5, 2017, removing him from the 40-man roster. Martin was released on July 25, 2018, to pursue an opportunity to play in Japan.

Saitama Seibu Lions On July 26, 2018, it was announced that Martin had signed with the Saitama Seibu Lions of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). In 22 appearances for Seibu, he posted a 2-1 record and 2.08 ERA with 26 strikeouts and one save across innings pitched.

Martin made 41 appearances for the Lions in 2019, compiling a 2-5 record and 3.67 ERA with 36 strikeouts and one save across innings pitched. On October 30, 2019, Martin was placed on waivers by the Lions. On November 5, he cleared waivers and became a free agent.

Sugar Land Skeeters On March 5, 2020, Martin signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He made three appearances for Sugar Land, but struggled to a 16.88 ERA with five strikeouts across innings of relief. Martin became a free agent after the season.