WALDORF, Md. – On Thursday, the Blue Crabs announced the signing of Atlantic League veteran Josh Martin.
The Enterprise, AL native was drafted in the 25th round of the 2011 MLB June Amateur Draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates, then drafted again in the 10th round of the June Draft by the Cleveland Indians.
Martin made his way to the Atlantic League in 2019 when he was signed by the Sugar Land Skeeters. In 2022, the reliever split time with the Kentucky Wild Health Genomes and the York Revolution.
This past season, Martin signed with the newly rebranded Lexington Counter Clocks, posted a 2-0 record, and struck out 11 batters in 18.1 IP.
This week, the Blue Crabs welcome the Frederick Atlantic League Baseball Club into Regency Furniture Stadium for the first time this season as the Questions Marks plan to unveil their rebranding on Friday, June 23rd! Come out this weekend to our Halfway To Halloween celebration! Fans receive free tickets if they show up in costume!
About the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
The Blue Crabs play in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, MLB’s Premiere Partner League. The Blue Crabs are set to kick off their 15th season of baseball at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, Maryland. For more information on the Blue Crabs, please call 301-638-9788 or visit http://www.somdbluecrabs.com for more information. For media requests, contact Steve Bowen at 301-638-9788 ext. 216 or at sbowen@somdbluecrabs.com
About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)
Celebrating its 25th Anniversary season in 2023, the Atlantic League is Major League Baseball’s first Professional Partner League, a player gateway to the major leagues, and a leader in baseball innovation. ALPB has sent over 1,200 players to MLB organizations while drawing more than 45 million fans to its family-friendly ballparks throughout its 25-year history. Please visit www.AtlanticLeague.com