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MiLB makes announcement regarding Toronto Blue Jays prospect Gabriel Martinez
Toronto Blue Jays prospect Gabriel Martinez made headlines last night in Double-A for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats with the catch of the year.
The Fisher Cats have not made many headlines since pitcher Alek Manoah moved up to Triple-A with the Buffalo Bisons to continue his rehab assignment.
Blue Jays prospect Gabriel Martinez makes the catch of the year
The Fisher Cats were up 5-0 in the bottom of the fourth inning when Martinez tracked down a ball in centerfield and leaped towards the wall while catching the ball over his shoulder.
After the game, the MiLB posted on social media stating that Martinez' catch is in contention for catch of the year.
Gabriel Martinez made a play for the
@FisherCats
that's in contention for Catch of the Year
Need further proof? The
@BlueJays
prospect got the stamp of approval from Platinum Glove Award winner Kevin Kiermaier:
@FisherCats
that's in contention for Catch of the Year
Need further proof? The
@BlueJays
prospect got the stamp of approval from Platinum Glove Award winner Kevin Kiermaier:
Everyone seems to be amazed by Martinez' catch as even former Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier spoke on it stating that it was one of the top 15 plays he has ever seen live.
Didnt think id ever tweet again. This catch was top 15 play I have ever witnessed in person! No way this is not #1 top play on SportsCenter tomorrow!! Incrèible!!!
Martinez has been having a solid year so far in 2025 as he started off the season in High-A with the Vancouver Canadians and has now moved up to Double-A in New Hampshire.
Overall, Martinez has 2 homeruns, 19 RBIs, a .228 batting average and .311 on base percentage in 73 games this season.
Martinez has been having a solid year so far in 2025 as he started off the season in High-A with the Vancouver Canadians and has now moved up to Double-A in New Hampshire.
Overall, Martinez has 2 homeruns, 19 RBIs, a .228 batting average and .311 on base percentage in 73 games this season.
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AOUT 21 | 470 ANSWERS MiLB makes announcement regarding Toronto Blue Jays prospect Gabriel Martinez Should this be the catch of the year? | ||
| Yes | 298 | 63.4 % |
| No | 172 | 36.6 % |
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