Height
6'2"
Weight
215 lbs
Age
29
College
Texas Tech
Experience
3 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsD+
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 52 | 4.3448277 | 11-21 | 205 | 1.3256705 | 0.0 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Davis Martin's one-year, $0.8M deal with the White Sox earns a B+ CVI, representing solid value for a rotation piece during Chicago's transitional phase. At league minimum money, Martin provides meaningful upside as a solid starter who can eat innings and potentially outperform his modest salary if he takes another developmental step forward. The White Sox are clearly prioritizing cost-controlled arms while rebuilding their farm system, and Martin fits perfectly into that blueprint as a low-risk flyer with legitimate strikeout stuff. His ability to provide 150+ innings of league-average production would represent tremendous bang for the buck at this price point, especially in a starting pitcher market where even back-end rotation arms are commanding $8-12M annually. While Martin isn't going to anchor a contending rotation, this deal gives Chicago flexibility to either ride out his performance in 2024 or potentially flip him at the deadline if he emerges as a trade asset. The contract structure protects the White Sox from any meaningful downside risk while positioning them to benefit from potential upside in a player still developing his command and secondary offerings.
Fan & Media Sentiment
Davis Martin, a starting pitcher for the White Sox, carries mixed-to-positive public sentiment based on their solid contributions. His B performance grade positions him as a solid contributor at the starting pitcher position. While he has yet to earn major individual awards, his contributions to the White Sox keep him in the conversation. On a contract worth $780K/year, minimal financial investment means any production is viewed favorably. Fan opinion is divided, with some appreciating his potential while others point to inconsistencies that temper enthusiasm. At 29, entering his prime window, the outlook remains positive as he approaches or occupies his peak years.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | @ KC | L 0-2 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Sun, 4/5 | vs TOR | W 3-0 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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