Former Met J.D. Martinez will pivot to pickleball

J.D. Martinez will play professional pickleball after he decides to retire from baseball
J.D. Martinez, the former Met and current free agent, isn't officially retired, but he seems to have his post-baseball life ready to go, having signed a deal with a pickleball equipment company with the intention of going pro once he leaves baseball.
J.D. Martinez reportedly planning a career in pickleball after baseball
A pickleball pro said he thinks Martinez has "no ceiling" on his potential. The post J.D. Martinez reportedly planning a career in pickleball after baseball appeared first on Boston.com.
Former Met J.D. Martinez will pivot to pickleball after retirement: ‘I see pickleball as a sport I’ll be involved in for the long run’
J.D. Martinez hasn’t officially retired from baseball, but he’s already planning a post-retirement pivot to pickleball. Table tennis and pickleball equipment manufacturer JOOLA announced a sponsorship contract Tuesday,
Former Red Sox slugger J.D. Martinez planning a career in pickleball after baseball
A former Red Sox slugger is the latest notable athlete to jump into the world of pickleball. J.D. Martinez, who played in Boston from 2018 through 2022, has signed an exclusive deal with table tennis and pickleball equipment manufacturer JOOLA.
Former Tigers star plans to play pickleball after baseball
J.D. Martinez has his retirement plan ready to go. The former Tigers star signed a contract with pickleball equipment manufacturer JOOLA this week and said in a statement that he plans to play the sport professionally following his baseball career.
Former Mets player eyes career change — in pickleball
Former Mets slugger J.D. Martinez is mulling swapping his baseball bat for a pickleball paddle. On Monday, JOOLA, a table tennis and pickleball brand, announced that Martinez has signed an “exclusive deal” with them to transition to professional pickleball after he’s retired from Major League Baseball.
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