ULM Warhawks

2016 (Junior)
Had one appearance in a 1.0 inning outing at Western Carolina… Struck out one and walked one in the appearance.

Hinds Community College
Played two seasons for Sam Temple at Hinds Community College... Was named NJCAA National Pitcher of the Week, MACJC All-State Second Team and Academic All-State during junior college career... Part of Eagles' squad that finished runner-up at the 2014 JUCO World Series... Team also claimed the state championship in 2015... Posted a perfect 6-0 mark with one save as a sophomore... Tossed a no-hitter during season... Posted a 4.03 ERA and 47 strikeouts in 67.0 innings on the hill... Surrendered just 13 walks in 16 appearances during second season at Hinds CC... Appeared in 24 games as a rookie and posted a 4-2 record with two saves in 33.1 innings of work with 29 strikeouts... Tallied two hits in four at-bats and drove in two runs and scored one.

Prep
Was a four-year letterwinner in baseball under head coach Ricky Owens at Tri County Academy... Part of Rebels' squad that claimed the 2013 state championship... Earned numerous honors during prep career... Was named to the All-MAIS team as well as earning MAIS Player of the Year Honors and District MVP honors all four years... Named a MAIS All-Star as well as the District's Best Offensive Player and Best Defensive Player... An All-Metro Selection and selected as a Wendy's High School Heisman nominee... Posted a 0.96 ERA in 53 innings of work as a senior... Finished with a 5-1 record and 87 strikeouts... Batted .435 with eight homers and 44 RBI... Posted a 1.89 ERA with three wins and 42 punchouts in 30 innings as a junior... Batted .448 with 10 homers and 42 RBI... Notched a perfect 10-0 record as a sophomore with a 2.88 ERA and 85 strikeouts in 54 innings of work.. Finished with a .488 batting average with eight home runs and 35 RBI... Was also a member of the basketball team at Tri County and was part of squad that won the state championship in 2012.

Personal
Full name is Derek Levon Martin... Born October 5, 1994 in Jackson, Miss... Son of Hank and Paula Martin... Has two sisters... Hobbies include hunting, fishing and spending time with friends... A pre-physical therapy major.