Chris Martin Signs With the Rangers

Martin had one of the best RP'er seasons among Sox pitchers in the 50+ years I have been watching. Maybe top 10, although WAR does not show that, due to lower IP than some way back in the day. 

7th best FIP and 2nd best ERA- since '72.

10 minutes ago, Jasonbay44 said:

Wish him the best of luck. Very likable player and had an outstanding 2023. My only complaint is he came here at the end of his career as opposed to earlier and his dominance was short lived. 

One could argue his 2023 was the best of his career. Some of his earlier years were not the apple of my eye, but yes, having someone like him through hi prime would have been nice. He started in the bigs at age 28 and pitched very little. He went to Japan at ages 30-31. 2018 was his first full season in MLB.

He had 6 seasons with over 40 IP: here they are:

'16 42 IP 4.54 ERA/1.22 WHIP

'19 56 IP 3.40/1.02

'21 43 IP 3.95/1.27

'22 56 IP 3.05/0.98

'23 51 IP 1.05/1.03

'24 44 IP 3.45/1.23

It looks like getting him one year earlier would have been the best we could have hoped for.