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Shairon Martis

Shairon Martis
Martis with the Washington Nationals
Neptunus – No. 39
Pitcher
Born: (1987-03-30) March 30, 1987
Willemstad, Curaçao
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 4, 2008, for the Washington Nationals
MLB statistics
(through 2013 season)
Win–loss record6–7
Earned run average5.35
Strikeouts64
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  Netherlands
Baseball World Cup
Gold medal – first place 2011 Panama Team
European Championship
Gold medal – first place 2007 Spain Team
Gold medal – first place 2016 Hoofddorp Team
Gold medal – first place 2019 Bonn Team
Gold medal – first place 2021 Turin Team
Gold medal – first place 2025 Rotterdam Team
Bronze medal – third place 2023 Czechia Team

Shairon Benjamin Martis (SHY-ron mar-TEES,[1] born March 30, 1987) is a Dutch-Curaçaoan professional baseball pitcher for Neptunus of the Honkbal Hoofdklasse. He pitched in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Nationals in 2008 and 2009 and Minnesota Twins in 2013. He played for the Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions of the Taiwanese Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) in 2014. After several years in American independent baseball, he came to the Dutch Hoofdklasse in 2020.

Martis has pitched for the Netherlands national team in several international tournaments. He threw a no-hitter in the 2006 World Baseball Classic (WBC) and has been on their roster for the WBC in 2013, 2017, 2023, and 2026. He was on the Dutch team that won the 2011 Baseball World Cup and five European Championships and competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Amateur career

In 2002, Martis was a member of the Curaçao team that won the Senior League World Series championship in Bangor, Maine. He was teammates with Jair Jurrjens and Sharlon Schoop.[2]

Professional career

San Francisco Giants

Martis was signed by the San Francisco Giants in 2004. In 2005, he pitched in 11 games with 5 starts. His record was 2–1 with a 1.85 ERA for the Giants' Arizona Rookie League team. Martis began the 2006 season with Augusta in the Low A South Atlantic League, where he accrued a 6–4 record and 3.64 ERA in 15 starts.[3]

Washington Nationals

On July 28, 2006, the Nationals acquired Martis from the San Francisco Giants for veteran left-handed reliever Mike Stanton.[3] Martis joined the Savannah Sand Gnats of the South Atlantic League on August 1. After going 1–1 with a 3.80 ERA in four starts at Savannah, Martis was promoted to the High-A Potomac Nationals. He pitched two games in Potomac, giving up 4 earned runs in 12 innings. He ended the season with one appearance for the Double-A Harrisburg Senators, allowing 7 runs in 5 innings.

In 2007, Martis pitched for Potomac the entire season. In 26 starts and one relief appearance, he logged a 4.23 ERA over 151 innings, striking out 108 batters while issuing 52 walks.

Martis started the 2008 in Harrisburg. After going 4–4 with a 3.98 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP in 14 starts, he was promoted on June 21 to Triple-A Columbus, where he went 1–2 with a 3.02 ERA in 7 starts, striking out 42 batters and walking 17. He was selected as a member of the World Team for the All-Star Futures Game at Yankee Stadium.

Martis was called up to the Nationals on September 2, with the intent of assigning him to the bullpen. However, an injury to starter Collin Balester opened a spot for Martis in the starting rotation. He made his major league debut September 4, against the Atlanta Braves. He gave up 2 runs in 5 innings, earning the loss. He struck out the first batter he faced, Gregor Blanco. Chipper Jones got the first hit off Martis. In his first plate appearance, he drew a walk from Braves rookie James Parr, who, like Martis, was also making his first major-league appearance. Martis struck out Parr in Parr's first at-bat earlier in the game.[4] Martis got his first major league win on September 23, 2008, against the Florida Marlins.[5]

On May 2, 2009, against the St. Louis Cardinals, Martis pitched his first career complete game,[6] the Nationals' first complete game since Pedro Astacio's in 2006 against Atlanta.

Martis was designated for assignment on January 24, 2011. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Syracuse on February 2. He pitched in Double-A all season. He threw a seven-inning no-hitter on August 26, which earned him the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week award. He elected free agency following the season on November 2.[1]

Pittsburgh Pirates

On November 23, 2011, Martis signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.[7][8] He began the 2012 season in Triple-A, went on the disabled list in mid-April with elbow inflammation, then was sent down to the Double-A Altoona Curve.[1]

Minnesota Twins

On June 27, 2012, Martis was traded to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for cash or a player to be named later.[9] On November 20, he re-signed with the Twins organization on a minor league contract.[10] He had his contract selected to the major league roster on September 9, 2013, In 9+2⁄3 innings in the majors, he struck out 7, working to a 5.59 ERA. He was sent outright to the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings on October 2. He elected free agency following the season on October 7.

Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions

On February 26, 2014, Martis signed with the Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions of the Chinese Professional Baseball League.[11] He was 8–7 with a 3.15 ERA in 28 games, 23 of them starts.[12] He became a free agent following the season.

Bridgeport Bluefish

On May 20, 2015, Martis signed with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He made one start for the Bluefish, taking the loss after allowing eight earned runs on seven hits with one strikeout over 2⁄3 of an inning.[12] Martis was released by the team on June 1.[13][14]

Lincoln Saltdogs

On June 6, 2015, Martis signed with the Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[14] In 17 games (16 starts) for Lincoln, he compiled a 6–3 record and 3.74 ERA with 79 strikeouts across 106 innings pitched. Martis became a free agent following the season.

On February 15, 2016, Martis re-signed with the Saltdogs. In 24 games (18 starts), he registered a 9–8 record and 3.34 ERA with 93 strikeouts over 121+1⁄3 innings pitched. Martis became a free agent after the season.

Baltimore Orioles

Following the 2017 World Baseball Classic, Martis signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles on April 6.[15] In 8 games for the Triple-A Norfolk Tides, he recorded a 4.38 ERA with 8 strikeouts across 12+1⁄3 innings pitched. Martis was released by the Orioles organization on July 24.[16]

Lincoln Saltdogs (second stint)

On July 27, 2017, Martis re-signed with the Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association. In 7 games (6 starts), he threw 40+1⁄3 innings and posted a 4–1 with a 2.01 ERA and 32 strikeouts. On February 17, 2018, Martis re-signed with the Saltdogs. In 25 games (2 starts), he accumulated a 3–5 record and 5.01 ERA with 32 strikeouts across 41+1⁄3 innings of work.

On February 14, 2019, Martis re-signed with the Saltdogs. In 22 games (9 starts) for Lincoln, he struggled to a 2–7 record and 6.44 ERA with 38 strikeouts and 2 saves across 65+2⁄3 innings pitched. Martis was released by the Saltdogs on November 19.

Amsterdam Pirates

In February 2020, Martis signed with Amsterdam Pirates of the Honkbal Hoofdklasse.[17] In 11 games for the team, he recorded a 2.63 ERA with 16 strikeouts and 1 save across 13+2⁄3 innings of relief. On February 25, 2021, Martis re-signed with Amsterdam. In 11 games (7 starts), he posted a 6–0 record with a 0.91 ERA with 51 strikeouts over 49+1⁄3 innings pitched. On February 11, 2022, Martis re-signed with Amsterdam for a third consecutive season. In 17 games (8 starts) for Amsterdam, he compiled a 6–1 record and 1.22 ERA with 72 strikeouts and 3 saves across 73+2⁄3 innings of work.[12]

Neptunus

On March 7, 2023, Martis signed with the Neptunus of the Honkbal Hoofdklasse. In 17 starts for the Rotterdam team, he had an 8–3 record and 2.12 ERA with 88 strikeouts across 101+2⁄3 innings pitched.[12] In 2024, he tied for the league lead with 12 wins and was among the league leaders with a 1.53 ERA, 106 innings pitched, and 88 strikeouts.[18] Martis led the league with 15 wins, 7 shutouts, and 117+2⁄3 innings pitched in 2025, also ranking in the top 10 in ERA and strikeouts.[19]

International career

Martis has pitched for the Netherlands in international tournaments. He pitched a no-hitter against Panama in the 2006 World Baseball Classic (WBC), with the game on March 10 stopped in the 7th inning due to the mercy rule.[20][21] He played for the Dutch in the 2013, 2017, and 2023 WBCs. (He was absent from the 2009 WBC because he was in spring training with the Washington Nationals, seeking a starting rotation spot.)[22] He is on the team's roster for the 2026 WBC.[23]

Martis went 0–2 with a 6.75 ERA in the 2008 Summer Olympics.[1][24]

Martis was part of the Dutch team that won the 2011 Baseball World Cup.[25] He played for the Netherlands in the European Championship in 2007, 2016, 2021, 2023, and 2025. He earned the win in the 2025 championship game.[26]

Martis played for the Netherlands in the Africa/Europe 2020 Olympic Qualification tournament.[27] He also pitched in the 2024 WBSC Premier12.[28]

Personal life

Martis is married and has a son. They reside in Leiden.[25]

References

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  2. ^ "Latin America 2002". bangorinfo.com. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
  3. ^ a b "Nationals acquire pitching prospect Shairon Martis from Giants in exchange for Mike Stanton". MLB.com. July 28, 2006. Archived from the original on November 11, 2007. Retrieved November 8, 2010.
  4. ^ "September 4, 2008 Washington Nationals @ Atlanta Braves Box Score". September 4, 2008.
  5. ^ "September 23, 2008 Florida Marlins @ Washington Nationals Box Score". September 23, 2008.
  6. ^ "May 2, 2009 St. Louis Cardinals @ Washington Nationals Box Score". May 2, 2009.
  7. ^ Langosch, Jenifer (November 23, 2011). "Pirates sign six players to Minor League deals". Archived from the original on December 29, 2011.
  8. ^ "Pirates ink six players to minor-league deals". TribLIVE.com. November 23, 2011. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
  9. ^ Williams, Tim (June 27, 2012). "Shairon Martis Traded to the Twins". Pirates Prospects.
  10. ^ Nicholson-Smith, Ben (November 20, 2012). "Minor Moves: Rice, Romak, Twins". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  11. ^ "Minor Moves: Shairon Martis". MLB Trade Rumors. February 26, 2014. Retrieved July 20, 2019.
  12. ^ a b c d "Shairon Martis Minor, Winter, CPBL & Independent Leagues Statistics". Baseball Reference. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
  13. ^ "'Fish Add Three to Roster". OurSports Central. June 1, 2015. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
  14. ^ a b "Lincoln Saltdogs sign Dutch RHP Shairon Martis". mister-baseball.com. June 9, 2015. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
  15. ^ "Orioles' Shairon Martis: Lands MiLB deal with Baltimore". CBS Sports. April 12, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
  16. ^ van Zon, Rogier (July 25, 2017). "Shairon Martis weg bij Baltimore Orioles". HonkbalSoftbal.nl (in Dutch).
  17. ^ "Amsterdam Pirates adds former Major League-pitcher Shairon Martis to roster". Grand Slam * Stats & News Netherlands. February 18, 2020. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  18. ^ "Leader board". Koninklijke Nederlandse Baseball en Softball Bond. 2024. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  19. ^ "Stats". Koninklijke Nederlandse Baseball en Softball Bond. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
  20. ^ Zayas, Pedro (March 10, 2006). "Dutch Minor Leaguer No-Hits Panama". AP News. Archived from the original on March 15, 2023. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
  21. ^ World Baseball Classic (December 19, 2022). A World Baseball Classic NO-HITTER! 18-year-old Shairon Martis throws an abbreviated no-no!. Retrieved October 3, 2025 – via YouTube.
  22. ^ Visser, Seb (March 8, 2023). "Shairon Martis krijgt de start tegen Panama". HonkbalSoftbal.nl (in Dutch).
  23. ^ Chiarelli, Mark (February 6, 2026). "2026 Netherlands World Baseball Classic Roster". Baseball America. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
  24. ^ "Shairon Martis". Olympedia. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  25. ^ a b "Shairon Martis: "Ik kan overal wonen, maar die regen in Nederland..."". TeamNL (in Dutch). September 2025. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
  26. ^ "Italy@Netherlands - Baseball European Championship 2025". WBSC Europe. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
  27. ^ "Grote namen in voorselectie Koninkrijksteam voor World Baseball Classic". HonkbalSoftbal.nl (in Dutch). January 10, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  28. ^ "Premier12 Game 1: Opnieuw Shairon Martis vs. Jaime Barria". HonkbalSoftbal.nl (in Dutch). Archived from the original on July 8, 2025. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
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