MLB Future Watch: Nathan Martorella Baseball Cards, San Diego Padres

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MLB Future Watch: Nathan Martorella Baseball Cards, San Diego PadresMLB Future Watch: Nathan Martorella Baseball Cards, San Diego Padres – Nathan Martorella was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the fifth round of the 2022 MLB Amateur Draft. He first starred at Salinas High School in Salinas, California. Then he committed to playing college baseball with the California Golden Bears.

In 2020, his freshman year, he hit 3 home runs with 8 RBI in just 15 games during the pandemic. It was a start for the OF/1B.

In 2021, Martorella played a full season. He got 198 at-bats hitting 8 doubles, and 5 home runs with 31 RBI. A .341 on-base percentage was solid as well.

His junior season was in 2022. In 228 at-bats, he hit 15 doubles, 1 triple, 11 home runs, and 46 RBIO with a .333 batting average and a .424 on-base percentage. After that, he played in 15 games in Rookie Ball with the Lake Elsinore Storm. He had 11 RBI in 17 games, and he hit .288.

In 2023, Martorella was to play for two teams. He started out in A+ ball and ended up playing in AA with the San Antonio Missions. His combined numbers were 30 doubles, 1 triple, 19 home runs with 88 RBI, and five steals with a .361 on-base percentage and a .437 slugging percentage.

Martorella extended his season playing Arizona Fall Ball. In 17 games, he hit 3 doubles, 1 home run, 3 RBI, and a .338 on-base percentage.

MLB Future Watch: Nathan Martorella Baseball Cards, San Diego PadresHe’s a stocky guy with powerful legs and a compact swing. When he leans back he gets his power. His bat speed is good, so the Padres have a good one here. Fielding at first base was very good, and he has a good arm as well. His versatility is another positive. A prospect worth collecting since he’s only 22, and there’s more he can learn before he hits the big leagues.

MLB Future Watch: Nathan Martorella Cards Worth Chasing

One card to target is Martorella’s 2022 Bowman Chrome Draft Pick Autograph. The photo shows him in that Padres brown uniform and a clean autograph that is mostly legible.

Another card is his 2022 Panini Prizm Draft Picks Blue. The card is signed, and he’s pictured in his college gear. Something a bit different and a well-designed card.

A final card worth getting, and possibly the best, is his 2023 Bowman Platinum Autograph. This is an autographed short print that has a nice look. It shows him batting, and there’s a locked-in expression on his face.

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