Cade Martinez is a scrappy, speed-first infielder with early-college upside
In the 2026 season, freshman Cade Martinez appeared in 18 games with two starts for Lindenwood and delivered his first collegiate hit and RBI against Northern Illinois on February 28, showing he can contribute in pressure moments. Listed at 5-foot-11, 180 pounds, he projects as a versatile infield option who brings baserunning value—he also notched a stolen base in conference play—and the kind of hustle coaches usually love. He’s still early in his college track, but the profile says “useful roster piece with room to grow,” not just empty-box-score speed.
