Hickory Crawdads: Maxton Martin Named Carolina League Player of the Week

Nineteen-year-old outfielder Maxton Martin, a 2023 11th-round pick (321st overall) from Southridge High School in Kennewick, Washington, has been named the Carolina League Player of the Week for April 8-April 13.

Maxton Martin’s Award-Winning Week

During the week of April 8-April 13, Maxton Martin went 12-for-23, hitting .522 with 1 triple, 3 doubles, 5 RBIs, and 4 runs scored. For the season, Martin is batting .417 with 1 home run, 11 RBIs, a .421 on-base percentage, a .694 slugging percentage, and a 1.115 OPS, showcasing his talent as a young prospect.

Strong Week Against Augusta

The Hickory Crawdads went 4-2 against the Augusta GreenJackets during the week, contributing to their overall record of 6-3 through 9 games, putting them 1 game ahead in the standings.

Looking Ahead

The Crawdads are set to continue the next 5 games of their 6-game series against the Charleston RiverDogs.

Stay tuned to The Prospect Times for more Hickory Crawdads recaps as the season progresses!