Derek Martinez brings middle-of-the-order pop and lineup flexibility for Arkansas State
In the 2026 season, Derek Martinez emerged as one of Arkansas State’s most dangerous bats, leading the team with 14 home runs, posting a .295 average, and finishing with 35 RBIs and a .596 slugging percentage while splitting time at first base, catcher, and DH. He also flashed big-game juice with multiple multi-homer performances and earned Second Team All-Sun Belt and Freshman All-Sun Belt honors. The separator: he’s a versatile right-handed impact hitter with legit power, not just a one-tool masher—exactly the kind of player who can punish mistakes and fit into a lot of college lineups.
