Jarret Martin


Jarret Robert Martin is an American former professional baseball pitcher.

Career

Baltimore Orioles

Martin attended Centennial High School in Bakersfield, California. He was originally drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 19th round of the 2008 MLB Draft, but he did not sign and was drafted again by the Orioles in the 18th round of the 2009 MLB Draft out of Bakersfield College.

Los Angeles Dodgers

He was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers with Tyler Henson for Dana Eveland on December 8, 2011.
In 2012, he made the Midwest League All-Star team as a member of the Great Lakes Loons and he began 2013 with the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes of the California League, where he was 6-7 with a 4.62 ERA in 29 games. He was promoted to the AA Chattanooga Lookouts in the second half of the season and appeared in 11 games out of the bullpen, with a 1.69 ERA.
The Dodgers added him to the 40-man roster on November 20, 2013. He spent the entire season with the Lookouts, appearing in 46 games with a 1–1 record and 3.29 ERA. The Dodgers designated him for assignment on November 22, 2014 and removed him from the 40 man roster.

Milwaukee Brewers

On December 18, 2014, he was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Shawn Zarraga.

Laredo Lemurs

On March 3, 2016, Martin signed with the Laredo Lemurs of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball.

Rockland Boulders

On April 6, 2016, Martin was traded to the Rockland Boulders of the Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball.
Like thousands of other free agents in baseball, Martin took advantage of newly formed modern Independent Baseball winter baseball showcase leagues. He joined the California Winter League in January 2017.

San Francisco Giants

On June 3, 2017, Martin signed a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants.

Oakland Athletics

He elected free agency on November 6, 2017, and signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics on November 28. He elected free agency on November 2, 2018.

Texas Rangers

On February 24, 2019, Martin signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers. He was released on April 29, 2019.

York Revolution

On May 3, 2019, Martin signed with the York Revolution of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He was released on June 12, 2019.