Robinson Martínez is a 28-year-old right-handed pitcher from Moca, Dominican Republic, who suits up for Leones del Escogido in the Dominican Winter League (LIDOM). He hasn’t reached the big leagues yet, but his steady work in the minors and a standout winter campaign make him a name worth tracking.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Robinson Martínez
- Position: Pitcher (RHP)
- Team: Leones del Escogido (LIDOM)
- Number: 49
- Bats / Throws: Right / Right
- Height / Weight: 6’0″ / 190 lbs
- Born: March 20, 1998 — Moca, Dominican Republic 🇩🇴
Background
Martínez grew up in Moca and began developing as a pitcher from an early age. His path took him through the professional minor league system, where he has competed at multiple levels. His most consistent stage has been the Dominican winter circuit, where facing advanced hitters across several consecutive seasons has sharpened his game considerably.
Professional Career
Martínez has logged innings at both High-A and Double-A. In 2022, he split time between the Beloit Sky Carp (High-A) — posting a 5.19 ERA in 34.2 innings with 51 strikeouts — and the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Double-A), where he improved sharply to a 3.15 ERA in 20.0 innings with 25 strikeouts over 14 appearances.
In 2025, he continued developing, splitting time between the Aberdeen IronBirds (High-A), where he had a 4.50 ERA in 6.0 innings, and the Chesapeake Baysox (Double-A), where he went 4.86 ERA in 16.2 innings with 18 strikeouts across 13 games.
Winter League Performance
The winter stage is where Martínez has made his strongest case. In the 2026-27 LIDOM season, he has been sharp for Escogido: a 1.80 ERA, 7 strikeouts, and 3 saves in just 5.0 innings over 5 appearances. That’s a clear step up from his 2025-26 campaign, when he posted a 3.52 ERA in 15.1 innings with 19 strikeouts in 15 outings.
LIDOM Stats at a Glance
- 2026-27 · Leones del Escogido: 5 G | 1.80 ERA | 3 SV | 7 K | 5.0 IP
- 2025-26 · Leones del Escogido: 15 G | 3.52 ERA | 0 SV | 19 K | 15.1 IP
- 2024-25 · Leones del Escogido: 4 G | 2.08 ERA | 2 SV | 4 K | 4.1 IP
- 2022-23 · Leones del Escogido: 5 G | 4.50 ERA | 0 SV | 5 K | 4.0 IP
What Makes Him Interesting
Over multiple winter seasons, Martínez has earned Escogido’s trust in high-leverage situations — closing games, protecting leads, handling pressure. That kind of role doesn’t go to pitchers who can’t handle the moment. With his numbers trending in the right direction and consistent work in the minors, he’s a prospect worth keeping an eye on as he chases that first big league opportunity.
