J.P. Martinez (minors)

Jonathan Paul Martinez

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 2", Weight 205 lb.
• School University of New Orleans, Louisiana State University
• High School Isidore Newman High School

• Born June 8, 1982 in Metairie, LA USA

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Biographical Information

J.P. Martinez was a minor league pitcher, spending 2004-2007 in the Minnesota Twins chain (reaching AAA briefly). He was taken by the Baltimore Orioles in the AA portion of the 2007 Rule V Draft and ended his career in 2008. Over his five minor league seasons, Martinez had a 17-14 record with a 3.36 ERA and 40 saves. His brother-in-law Joe Pietro also played pro ball.

Following his playing career, Martinez worked on a master's degree in architecture at Louisiana State University. He also began his coaching career at the high school level before moving to the professional coaching ranks in 2015.

• 2012 Assistant coach Isidore Newman High School
• 2013-2014 Head coach Pope John Paul II Catholic High School [1] [2]
• 2014 Pitching coach St. Cloud Rox
• 2015 Pitching coach GCL Twins
• 2016-2017 Pitching coach Cedar Rapids Kernels
• 2018-2020 Minor league assistant pitching coordinator Minnesota Twins
• 2021-2023 Assistant pitching coach San Francisco Giants