Martin went 3-for-5 with his Northeast League-leading 16th homer for Double-A Altoona in Friday's doubleheader split with Akron.

EDGE Analysis

The first baseman is red hot with seven home runs in his last seven games. Martin hit 35 homers in 2019 for Low-A Greensboro and High-A Bradenton, but the propensity for strikeouts has hindered his overall game. Martin's posted a 14:71 BB:K in 218 plate appearances in 2021 with Altoona after striking out 168 times in 2019. Still, the 22-year-old -- who's slashing .273/.339/.613 -- is due for a promotion to Triple-A with a possible September recall to Pittsburgh.