UNCW’s Josh Martinez brings pop, contact, and gritty catching value
In the 2026 season, UNC Wilmington catcher Josh Martinez has given the Seahawks a steady offensive spark, hitting .220 with a .696 OPS, 2 home runs, and 11 RBI while appearing in 28 games and starting 16.[1][3][6] What makes him more interesting than the raw line is the usable bat-to-ball profile for a catcher, plus evidence he can deliver in key moments—he drove in two runs in a big March win and launched his first collegiate homer in April.[3][6] Add in his physical 5'10", 215-pound build and right-right setup, and he profiles as a tough, everyday-style backstop worth a close look if your team values toughness, clutch swings, and catching depth.[5][15]
