Local athlete was a starting pitcher and also served as designated hitter at nearby Southwestern JC for two seasons (2006-07) ... Will be utilized as a member of the Aztec pitching staff at SDSU ... Also recruited by Fresno State and Oral Roberts ... Played during summer of 2006 for the San Diego Show ... Also played with the San Diego Stars in the Grand Forks International Tournament ... Was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the 2005 and 2006 major league draft, both times in the 45th round.
SAN DIEGO STATE 2008
Did not appear in any game for the Aztecs while redshirting for medical reasons in his first season at San Diego State.
JUNIOR COLLEGE
Played two seasons at Southwestern Junior College in Chula Vista, Calif. ... Coached there by Jerry Bartow ... As a sophomore in 2007, compiled a record of 7-3 with a 2.06 earned run average ... All 12 of his appearances came in a starting role and he had one complete-game effort ... As a hitter, batted .236 with four doubles, three homers and 16 RBI ... As a freshman (2006), went 2-3 with a 5.49 earned run average ... Made eight starts and one relief appearance that season ... Also batted .340 with nine doubles, six home runs and 17 RBI.
HIGH SCHOOL
Won a pair of varsity letters in baseball at Eastlake High School in Chula Vista, Calif. ... Played there under coach David Gonzalez ... Named team MVP both as a junior and senior.
PERSONAL
Eric Nicholas Martinez was born Jan. 18, 1987, in Chula Vista, Calif. ... Son of Mary Martinez ... Hobbies include snowboarding and road trips ... Favorite athlete is Atlanta Braves pitcher Tom Glavine ... Majoring in criminal justice administration.