NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 28: Chris Martin #57 of the New York Yankees celebrates the final out of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays earning his first save of the season at Yankee Stadium on April 28, 2015 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Former New York Yankees right-handed relief pitcher Chris Martin has officially retired after 11 seasons in Major League Baseball, according to FanSided’s Robert Murray.
Via Murray on X: “Veteran reliever Chris Martin has retired from Major League Baseball. Martin, who pitched 11 seasons, spent time with the Rangers, Braves, Red Sox, Cubs, Dodgers, Yankees and Rockies.”
Veteran reliever Chris Martin has retired from Major League Baseball. Martin, who pitched 11 seasons, spent time with the Rangers, Braves, Red Sox, Cubs, Dodgers, Yankees and Rockies.
Former New York Yankees RHP Chris Martin Retires After 11 MLB Seasons
GettyNEW YORK, NY – APRIL 10: Chris Martin #57 of the New York Yankees sends the ball to first in an effort to pick of the runner in the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox on April 10, 2015 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Martin was a late bloomer, as he made his MLB debut with the Colorado Rockies in 2014, the right-handers age-28 season.
After the 2014 season, the Rockies traded Martin to the Yankees. He posted a poor 5.66 ERA over 20 2/3 innings with New York.
Looking at Chris Martin’s Career After Right-Hander Left Yankees
GettyNEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 19: Chris Martin #33 of the New York Yankees delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the New York Mets during interleague play on September 19, 2015 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.The New York Yankees defeated the New York Mets 5-0. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Following his roughs season with the Yankees, Martin played two seasons in Japan. He signed a contract with the Texas Rangers ahed of the 2018 season.
The Rangers traded Martin to the Atlanta Braves at the 2019 trade deadline. Martin remained with the Braves organization through the 2021 season. He won the World Series in his final year with Atlanta.
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 17: Chris Martin #55 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the eighth inning of Game Two of the National League Championship Series at Truist Park on October 17, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Martin then spent the 2022 season with the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers. He proceeded to play for the Boston Red Sox for two seasons, then finished his career by playing two seasons for the Rangers.
Over his 11-year big-league career, Martin recorded a 3.53 ERA with 409 strikeouts in 403 innings.
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PA – JUNE 10: Chris Martin #55 of the Atlanta Braves throws a pitch in the bottom of the tenth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on June 10, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Braves 4-3. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Martin had outstanding postseason numbers. He made 14 appearances for the Braves from 2019-21 and two for the Dodgers in 2022, posting a 1.88 ERA with 10 strikeouts over 14 1/3 innings.
During the Braves’ 2021 World Series run, Martin allowed just one earned run in 4 1/3 innings across five outings.
Jackson Kruse Jackson Kruse covers Major League Baseball for Heavy Sports. He is also the site expert for FanSided's Minnesota Twins site, Puckett's Pond, and writes for Nolan Writin', FanSided's Texas Rangers site. Jackson earned a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Media from Texas State University's School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Before joining Heavy Sports and FanSided, he served as sports editor of The University Star, Texas State University's student-run newspaper. More about Jackson Kruse
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Ex-New York Yankees Pitcher Retires After 11 MLB Seasons
Ex-New York Yankees Pitcher Retires After 11 MLB Seasons