Is J.D. Martinez Hispanic?

He is of Cuban descent. A native of Miami, Florida, Martinez attended Nova Southeastern University (NSU) before the Astros selected him in the 20th round with the 611th pick in the 2009 amateur draft.

What is J.D. Martinez’s real first name?

J. D. Martinez

What nationality is Xander Bogaerts?

Xander Bogaerts

Why does J.D. Martinez have his whole name on jersey?

If you’re wondering, the J.D. stands for Julio Daniel.