Cody Martin

Cody Matthew Martin (born September 4, 1989) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves, Oakland Athletics and Seattle Mariners. Prior to being drafted by the Braves, Martin played college baseball at Gonzaga University, where he was named a First Team All-American. Early life Cody Martin was born on September 4, 1989, to Debbie (Bonds) and Chuck Martin. Chuck was a minor league baseball player in the Atlanta Braves organization from 1984 to 1985. Amateur career Martin went to Dos Palos High School in Dos Palos, California. He played for the school's baseball team, and appeared in the Fresno City/County All-Star Game. He also played for the school's football team, but stopped playing football after his junior season to focus on baseball. Martin attended Gonzaga University, where he played college baseball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs baseball team in the West Coast Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA) Division I. He recorded 15 saves as a relief pitcher for Gonzaga in his freshman and sophomore seasons, setting the Gonzaga single-season record with nine in his freshman year. As a junior, Martin served as a starting pitcher, leading Gonzaga with five wins. The Minnesota Twins selected Martin in the 20th round (615th overall) of the 2010 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft, but he did not sign, returning to Gonzaga for his senior season in 2011. Returning to relief, Martin was named a First Team All-American by Baseball America and Second Team American Baseball Coaches Association All-American after his senior season, in which he led NCAA's Division I in earned run average and batting average against.