Jace Martinez keeps grinding for Sam Houston with speed, versatility and timely contact
In the 2026 season, Jace Martinez has been a steady everyday infielder for Sam Houston, hitting .226 with 40 hits, 31 runs, 6 doubles, 2 triples, 18 RBIs and 20 stolen bases across 56 starts.[1][2][3] His calling card is athletic disruption: he brings real speed on the bases, enough pop to punish mistakes, and the kind of hustle-play energy that shows up in game notes and clutch moments.[5][13] If a team wants a gritty, switchless right-handed infielder who can move around the diamond and create pressure without needing a perfect day to matter, Martinez fits the bill.[1][14]
