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Assessment
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Player Bio
Riley Martin is a Major League left-handed pitcher from Salem, Illinois, who has worked his way from small-college baseball to the highest level of the game. Martin played collegiately at Quincy University, where he developed into one of the most dominant pitchers in NCAA Division II baseball before being selected by the Chicago Cubs in the sixth round of the 2021 MLB Draft.
After steadily climbing through the Cubs’ minor-league system, Riley made his Major League debut with Chicago on April 6, 2026. He immediately showed he belonged, posting a 2.16 ERA with 10 strikeouts in his first 8 MLB appearances.
As of the end of the 2026 season, Riley remains a member of the Chicago Cubs organization and on the Major League roster, currently on the 60-day injured list while dealing with left elbow inflammation. His journey from Quincy University to the Major Leagues is a tremendous example of long-term development, persistence and continuing to find ways to improve—qualities that make Riley an excellent representative of the Premier Champions program.
Relationship With Premier
Riley Martin’s relationship with Premier Pitching & Performance began in 2022, shortly after starting his professional career with the Chicago Cubs organization. Since joining Premier, Riley has used the offseason training environment to continue refining the physical and pitching qualities needed to compete at increasingly higher levels of professional baseball. He has spoken positively about the importance of continuing to learn about his pitches, understand how his body moves and make adjustments rather than becoming satisfied with where his game currently stands. That development has included work on pitch shapes, grips, release characteristics and expanding his arsenal—areas Riley specifically discussed emphasizing during his first professional offseason. His commitment to continually improving has helped him progress from the lower levels of the Cubs organization all the way to making his Major League debut in 2026, making him a natural representation of Premier’s philosophy of being humble, consistent, accountable and always improving.
Champion Memberships
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