Davis Martin

Davis Martin (born January 4, 1997, in Abilene, Texas) is a right-handed starting pitcher. Listed at 6-foot-2 and 215 pounds, he attended Central High School in Texas and pitched in college at Texas Tech. The Chicago White Sox selected him in the 14th round of the 2018 MLB Draft (pick 4). Martin’s MLB debut date was May 17, 2022. In the 2026 regular season, he worked exclusively as a starter, making 16 starts and logging 93.0 innings. His 2026 Davis Martin stats include a 3.00 ERA, 9–3 record, and 1.18 WHIP, with 90 strikeouts (8.71 K/9) against 24 walks (3.75 K/BB). He recorded 10 quality starts and limited home runs to 6 (0.58 HR/9). Advanced run estimators in 2026 included a 2.91 FIP and 3.46 xFIP, alongside 2.79 WAR. His pitch mix in 2026 featured a four-seam fastball averaging 94.2 mph (max 97.8), plus a slider (87.2 mph) and cutter (89.6 mph). Statcast pitch data shows strong spin on his breaking ball, with a curveball averaging 2,891 rpm and a slider averaging 2,609 rpm.