J. D. Martinez Net Worth: How Rich Is The Red Sox Outfielder? All Details About Career And Early Life!

Julio Daniel Martinez, popular known as J. D. Martinez, is a professional American baseball player who plays as an outfielder. As we know, Martinez has played for several high-paying franchises in MLB. And naturally, many fans are curious about how much wealth does the athlete own. So, keep reading if you want to know about J. D. Martinez\’s net worth.

Early Life!

Julio Daniel Martinez was born in Miami, Florida, on August 27, 1984. His parents name are Mayra Martinez and Julio Martinez. He grew up in his hometown alongside his sister, who was named Mayra after his mother. J. D. developed a love for baseball sport when he was just a child. Julio completed his schooling at Flanagan High School in Pembroke Pines, Florida.

After finishing his schooling, Martinez went to Nova Southeastern University to pursue his further studies. He also played for his University\’s baseball team during his college years. During his early days, Martinez received coaching from Paul Casanova.

Professional Career!

J. D. Martinez began his baseball career in the year 2009 with Greeneville Astros in the Rookie-level Appalachian League. In the New York-Penn League, Julio batted.403 in his first season in the Appalachian League. Martinez had nine doubles, five home runs, and 23 RBI in 19 games with Greeneville. He also hit.403 overall. He tied a club record by hitting home runs in three straight games during that period. When J. D. was promoted to Short Season-A Tri-City, he was on a 17-game hitting streak, which is a team record. He had trouble throughout the 2013 MLB season due to an elbow issue.

Martinez, meanwhile, signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers in 2014. He agreed to a $3 million, one-year deal with the team in 2015. After being dealt from the Tigers to the Diamondbacks in July, he was struck by a pitch on his hand during his first game for Arizona. J.D. Martinez committed to the Boston Red Sox in 2018 by signing a five-year, $110 million deal. In a game against Chaz Roe, Martinez blasted his first home run with the Red Sox. After hitting five home runs, scoring eight runs, and batting.346 with a 1.414 OPS in seven games, Martinez was awarded the American League Player of the Week for the week of May 20.