J.D. Martinez, a former MLB player with the Boston Red Sox, has signed an exclusive deal with JOOLA, a table tennis and pickleball equipment manufacturer, to pursue a career in professional pickleball post-baseball. At 37, he is training with pro player Eric White and is expected to participate in events like the PPA Challenger Series. Martinez's successful baseball tenure included multiple All-Star appearances and a World Series title, and this transition highlights the increasing popularity of pickleball as a sport among former professional athletes.
I see pickleball as a sport I'll be involved in for the long run and JOOLA's commitment to the sport and my personal growth in the game makes this partnership even more special.
I truly have no ceiling when it comes to pickleball. Once he gets going, Martinez will receive backing from JOOLA to compete in professional events like the PPA Challenger Series.
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