University of Texas at Arlington University of Texas at Arlington

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  Ryan Martin

Ryan Martin

Player Profile

Class:
Junior

Hometown:
Friendswood, Texas

High School:
Friendswood

Height / Weight:
6-0 / 200

Position:
RHP

Experience:
2L

B/T:
R/R

2007: 0-2, 6.65 ERA, one save...appeared in 11 contests out of the bullpen...became a more effective pitcher after switching his arm angle...allowed one run and struck out over two innings in his first outing against Nebraska...allowed an unearned run over two innings against Baylor...pitched season-high 3.2 innings of shutout relief against Northwestern State...followed it up with two perfect innings at Nicholls State...allowed an unearned run and struck out two over three innings against Stephen F. Austin to earn his first career save.

NCAA Tournament: Was on the postseason roster, but did not make an appearance.

SLC Tournament: Was on the postseason roster, but did not make an appearance.

2006: 1-2, 7.06 ERA...appeared in 12 games with two starts...got the start in the series finale against Louisiana Tech on opening weekend...received a no-decision after allowing two runs on four hits in four innings...pitched two scoreless innings against Dallas Baptist...went six innings in his second start against UNC-Asheville...allowed three runs and struck out a career-best four, over six innings in a no-decision...earned the victory in relief against Hawaii-Hilo...allowed one run on six hits in six innings...pitched a scoreless inning against TCU, striking out two.

Prior to UTA: Came to UTA after being named the Friendswood High School MVP pitcher...went 5-2 with a 1.32 ERA and nine saves...struck out 59 in 58 innings.

Personal: Son of Paula and William Martin...born Dec. 24, 1986...father, William, played baseball at Sam Houston State, while, cousin, Brian, played baseball at Houston and Sam Houston State...a political science major at UTA.