Florida Southern College

HIGH SCHOOL
A graduate of Lakeland Christian School...  Excelled in men's baseball during high school, earning titles such as 2023 State Champ, 2023 Regional Champ, and three-time District Champ... Garnered individual honors including three-time First Team All-County, Second Team All-PBR in 2023, and three-time LCS Pitcher of the Year... Compiled impressive career stats with 182 innings pitched, a 1.58 ERA, a 28-6 win-loss record, and 214 strikeouts... Achieved academic success with National Honor Society membership, Highest Honors, and a 4.0 GPA... Played for the Orlando Scorpions club team, contributing to a USA Tournament Championship.

PERSONAL
Originally from Lakeland, Florida...Comes from a family that includes parents Lucas and Jeanice Martin and siblings Ashley Gruber, Emily Johnson, and Harper Martin..Father Lucas Martin played collegiate baseball at Missouri Western in 1997....Chose Florida Southern College for its proximity to home, strong academics, and quality baseball program... Favorite professional sports team is the St. Louis Cardinals, with Max Scherzer, Yadier Molina, and Adam Wainwright as favorite athletes... Enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, spending time with family, and watching TV shows and movies... Plans to major in finance with aspirations of playing professional baseball or pursuing a career in the business world.