Walter on Martin
"Matt is a very talented catching prospect with excellent bat speed and an advanced idea of what he is doing at the plate. He will see considerable playing time, and the future is very bright for Matt."

High School
Spent his junior and senior seasons playing for the IMG Baseball Academy in Bradenton, Fla. ... Was drafted in the 44th Round of the 2011 MLB Draft by the Boston Red Sox ... As a senior, hit .429 in 89 plate appearances with 15 extra base hits and an OPS of 1.272 ... Played summer baseball for the Florida Bombers under the direction of head coach Emilio Fernandez ... As a senior, was named Rawlings/Perfect Game Second Team All-American and FACA All-State ... As a junior, participated in the Florida Diamond Club Showcase and the Perfect Game National Showcase.