About Mike Martinez

From pro baseball to the fire department to pools

I was born in Miami. I played baseball at FIU while earning my business degree and left as the program’s all-time leader in hits, RBIs and total bases. I was drafted by the Houston Astros in 2012 and played professionally for a few years. After baseball I served as a firefighter paramedic with the City of Hollywood and earned a master’s degree in public administration from Barry University, where I also taught as adjunct faculty.

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Why that matters on your project

Firefighting is what taught me to adapt and to be courageous. I have been there when lives changed in a moment and when lives were lost. That teaches you to stay calm, think clearly and do the right thing under pressure.

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Construction is not a perfect business. Surprises, changes and the occasional mistake come with almost every project, for every builder. What matters is how they get handled. When something comes up on your pool, you get a straight answer from me and a plan to make it right.

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How the pool business started

I started cleaning and working on pools in 2005. I built a pool route door to door in Kendall for extra income, and referrals grew it into a real business. From there I moved into remodeling and building pools. I have been a licensed Florida pool contractor since 2020, I hold two state pool contractor licenses, and I opened Martinez Pools & Spas in 2023. I keep learning through the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), where I have completed courses and earned certifications.

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How I work

I walk your yard, design your pool and price it myself. You see the 2D layout and the 3D renderings before anything is priced, and you get a written, itemized proposal. From start to finish, we keep you informed and involved.

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Licenses and certifications

Two State of Florida licenses, both valid through August 31, 2028: Certified Residential Pool/Spa Contractor, CPC1460532, and Certified Service Pool/Spa Contractor, CPC1459463. Both are pictured on this page, and you can verify them at MyFloridaLicense.com.

Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) courses and certifications. NMSDC Certified Minority Business Enterprise.

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Baseball career highlights

• FIU’s all-time leader in hits (302), RBIs (198) and total bases (479)

• Second all-time in doubles (58), games played (226, tied) and at-bats (874)

• Third all-time in home runs (37) and fourth in runs scored (178)

• First Panther to hit three home runs in one game (2010), still tied for the school record

• Louisville Slugger Freshman All-American, 2009

• All-Sun Belt Conference four straight years: First Team in 2009 and 2012, Second Team in 2010 and 2011

• ABCA All-Region in 2009, 2010 and 2012

• Drafted by the Houston Astros in 2012

• Once hit a baseball about 575 feet (here is one of my FIU home runs on video)

FIU career rankings are current through the 2026 season.

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Talk to me directly

Call 954-609-9541 or email mike@martinezpoolsspas.com. You can also connect with me on LinkedIn.