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Scott Andrew Martin (born May 10, 1978) is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher who played in the minor and independent leagues, most notably within the San Diego Padres organization.
Early Life
[edit]Martin was born on May 10, 1978, in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. He bats right-handed and throws left-handed, standing 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 210 pounds during his playing career.[1]
College Career
[edit]Prior to his professional debut, Martin played collegiate baseball for the Manhattan College Jaspers (NCAA Division I) in Riverdale, New York. Competing in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), he developed into a reliable left-handed starter for the program.[2]
During his junior season in 2000, Martin appeared in 12 games (making 7 starts). He recorded a 1–0 win-loss record with a 4.53 earned run average (ERA). Over 53.2 innings pitched, he surrendered 58 hits and 27 earned runs while striking out 29 batters and issuing 18 walks.[3]
Martin's breakout year came during his senior campaign in 2001. Stepping into a primary rotation role, he made 11 appearances with 10 starts, tossing two complete-game shutouts. He earned five wins on the season, highlighted by victories over the Canisius Golden Griffins, Marist Red Foxes, Iona Gaels, Fairfield Stags, and Drexel Dragons. Finishing the year with a 3.66 ERA, he struck out 64 batters across 76.1 innings of work. Following the season, Martin's performance was recognized when he was named to the 2001 All-Canadian College Team.[4]
College Career Statistics
[edit]Below are the stats for Martin's two years in college including his breakout season in 2001.[3][4]
| Season | Team | Level | W | L | ERA | G | GS | CG | SHO | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO |
| 2000 | Manhattan Jaspers | NCAA-1 | 1 | 0 | 4.53 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 53.2 | 58 | 34 | 27 | 18 | 29 |
| 2001 | Manhattan Jaspers | NCAA-1 | 5 | 3 | 3.66 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 76.1 | 31 | 40 | 81 | 18 | 64 |
| Career | Totals | 6 | 3 | 4.10 | 23 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 130.0 | 89 | 74 | 108 | 36 | 93 |
Professional Career
[edit]San Diego Padres Organization (2002)
[edit]Martin made his affiliated baseball debut in 2002 with the Eugene Emeralds, the Class A-Short Season affiliate of the San Diego Padres in the Northwest League. Serving primarily as a relief pitcher, he appeared in 17 games for the Emeralds without making a start. Over 21.2 innings of work, Martin posted a 1–2 win-loss record, a 3.74 earned run average (ERA), and struck out 16 batters while issuing 5 walks.[5]
Independent Leagues (2002–2004)
[edit]Following his time in the Padres system, Martin transitioned to independent baseball, joining the Brockton Rox of the Northeast League in 2002.[5]
He found his footing as a starting pitcher for Brockton in 2003, putting together his most successful professional season. That year, he started 17 of his 20 appearances, compiling an 8–5 record with a 3.34 ERA over 107.2 innings and recording a career-high 78 strikeouts.[5] His performance earned him a selection to the World Team for the 2003 Northeast League All-Star Game in Quebec City.[6] Martin capped off the year by winning the Northeast League championship, taking the mound during the finals as the Rox defeated the North Shore Spirit three games to one to clinch the title. In his championship game appearance, he tossed 6 2/3 innings, allowing four hits, one run, one walk, and struck out six.[7]
Martin returned to Brockton for the 2004 season, logging 92.1 innings across 19 starts with a 5–8 record and a 6.43 ERA, which would be his final professional season.[5]
Professional Career Statistics
[edit]Across his three professional seasons, Martin pitched in 64 games (38 starts).[5]
| Season | Team | Organization | Level | W | L | ERA | G | IP | SO |
| 2002 | Eugene Emeralds | San Diego Padres | A- | 1 | 2 | 3.74 | 17 | 21.2 | 16 |
| 2002 | Brockton Rox | Independent | Ind | 1 | 1 | 4.29 | 8 | 21.0 | 15 |
| 2003 | Brockton Rox | Independent | Ind | 8 | 5 | 3.34 | 20 | 107.2 | 78 |
| 2004 | Brockton Rox | Independent | Ind | 5 | 8 | 6.43 | 19 | 92.1 | 41 |
| Career | Totals | 15 | 16 | 4.64 | 64 | 242.2 | 150 |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Scott Martin Independent & Minor Leagues Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2026-09-29.
- ↑ "2001 All-Canadian College Team". Canadian Baseball Network. 2001-12-19. Retrieved 2026-09-29.
- 1 2 "2000 Manhattan Jaspers - College Baseball Statistics - The Baseball Cube". www.thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved 2026-09-29.
- 1 2 "2001 All-Canadian College Team: Stats". Canadian Baseball Network. 2001-01-18. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Scott Martin Independent & Minor Leagues Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2026-09-29.
- ↑ "Rox Pitcher Added To All-Star Game". OurSports Central. 2003-07-25. Retrieved 2026-10-01.
- ↑ "Brockton Wins NEL Championship". OurSports Central. 2003-09-11. Retrieved 2026-10-03.
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