Martin was born in Detroit, Michigan and lived there until his family relocated to the suburbs of Tampa, Florida after his father, a school teacher, retired.

[5] In the summer, Martin played in the Cape Cod League as a member of the Falmouth Commodores and batted .193 with 19 runs scored and 11 stolen bases.

He studied civil engineering while at Florida and was named Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll all three seasons.

Martin spent the 2016 season with both the Stockton Ports and the Midland RockHounds, posting a combined a .235 batting average with three home runs, 38 RBIs and 14 stolen bases in 91 total games between the two teams.

[16] Martin recorded his first Major League hit, a single off James Paxton, and his first career stolen base on March 30, 2019.

[20] In late January 2021, Martin suffered a broken hamate bone in his left hand while working out and required surgery.

[21] On May 19, 2021, it was announced that Martin suffered a non-displaced fracture in the radius bone of his left wrist, putting him out for eight to twelve weeks.

On January 17, 2023, Martin signed a minor league deal with the Cincinnati Reds that included an invitation to spring training.

[29] On April 14, 2023, Martin signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals and was assigned to the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings.

Martin's maternal grandfather, Walter Lewis Thomas, played professional baseball in the Negro leagues and was a teammate of Satchel Paige and Jackie Robinson as a member of the Kansas City Monarchs.