MEET ROMAN MARTIN: UCLA, the MLB Draft & His A’s Future

The House Always Wins Media Network | A’s Baseball Podcasts · Sep 8, 2026 · 54m

He turned down professional baseball at 18 to honor his commitment to UCLA. He later moved away from shortstop to help his team—and the player who replaced him eventually became the No. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft.

Now Roman Martin, the A’s’ 2026 fourth-round selection, is beginning his professional career with the playoff-bound Stockton Ports.

Martin joins Booney and Stockton Ports broadcaster Tim Fitzgerald for an honest conversation about his development at UCLA, his transition from shortstop to third base, the mental side of professional baseball, and the offensive power he believes…