If you were to sum up Russell Martin’s 2018 season in one word, it would likely be a word like “subpar” or “disappointing”. With an abysmal .194/.338/.325 slash on the year, Martin has struck out 82 times in 289 at-bats.
This poor performance, along with the rise of some younger, more athletic backstops, has led to his extreme lack of playing time in the dying days of the season.
“I’d like it to be a competition and force them to make a decision.”
Russell Martin on looking ahead to the final year of his contract.