Matthew Martinez is Arizona’s crafty late-inning weapon with a deceptive changeup
In the 2026 season, Arizona senior RHP Matthew Martinez worked as one of the Wildcats’ primary relief arms, appearing in 20 games with 37 strikeouts in 24.1 innings while holding opponents to a .225 average. He’s a changeup-first pitcher who also sharpened his slider, giving him a tricky two-pitch mix that’s played up in relief and helped him miss bats despite a 7.77 ERA. If your team wants an experienced, attack-minded righty who can get swing-and-miss and handle leverage, he’s worth a look.
