Be careful with Orelvis Martinez.
Martinez, Toronto's No. 2 ranked prospect according to MLB Pipeline, hit a leadoff ninth-inning home run on Thursday to help the third-ranked Buffalo Bisons to an 8-7 win over the Columbus Clippers.
It was Martinez's second hit of the game as he extended his streak to 12 games and stayed red-hot.
In 15 games with Buffalo this season, Martinez, 22, is slashing .305/.359/.576 with three home runs and 11 RBIs.
One of his three home runs was a 469-foot grand slam on Wednesday.
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Last season, the 22-year-old split between triple-A and double-A as he hit .243/.340/.496 with 28 home runs and 94 RBI in 125 games. He split time at third and shortstop last season.
The Bisons started this season 10-7. Alek Manoah is expected to start Friday's game against Columbus.
