Justin Martinez’s career is now an investment opportunity

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Justin Martinez has joined Agentiq, a startup that allows fans and investors to purchase shares of an athlete's future earnings. Agentiq launched with $4 million in venture capital backing and features multiple Major League Baseball players on its platform. In exchange for upfront capital, athletes share a portion of their future professional income with investors, who take on financial risks based on career trajectory.

Investors in the 25-year-old right-hander will see returns tied to his future baseball contracts, which carry inherent risks due to performance, longevity, and health following his second Tommy John surgery. While Agentiq aims to expand beyond baseball to build multi-athlete investment portfolios, similar past ventures have historically faced regulatory and liquidity obstacles.