""Pretty cool moment ... fulfilling a lifelong dream, and just trying to soak it in with my family." Riley Martin on what he'll remember most from his MLB Debut."
"Martin, 28, was added to the 40-man roster last fall in what might've looked like a relatively typical trajectory for an older relief prospect."
"The pandemic cut off his final college season, so he had the rare opportunity to come back for a fifth year. A velocity, stuff, and strikeout bump put him on the radar of an organization like the Cubs."
"Some of the value there for the Cubs was that he was willing to sign for $1,000, saving the organization money while adding a promising player."
Riley Martin made his Major League Baseball debut for the Chicago Cubs, pitching a scoreless inning. This moment fulfilled a lifelong dream for Martin, who had a unique journey from Division II baseball to the MLB. After being added to the Cubs' 40-man roster, he became a valuable reliever. His path included overcoming challenges like the pandemic and a potential career in pharmacy, ultimately leading to his selection in the 6th round of the draft.
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