David Martínez (baseball)


David José Martínez is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He has played for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball.

Career

Houston Astros

In 2013, Martinez played for the Corpus Christi Hooks of the Double-A Texas League and the Oklahoma City RedHawks of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League. He won two consecutive pitcher of the month awards from the Astros.
Martínez was called up to the majors for the first time on August 20, 2013.

Texas Rangers

Martínez signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers on November 20, 2014.

Minnesota Twins

On December 15, 2015, Martínez signed a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins.

Detroit Tigers

He was released on July 7, 2016, and signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers the next day and assigned to the Erie SeaWolves. He was released in March 2017.

Second Stint With Astros

On April 5, 2017, Martinez signed a minor league deal with the Houston Astros. He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.

Uni-President Lions

On February 7, 2018, Martinez signed with the Uni-President Lions of the Chinese Professional Baseball League. He was released on August 16, 2018.