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Pedro Martínez
Dominating major-league hitters with a fastball, curve and changeup.
Cy Young Awards · Pitching Triple Crown
- Born
- 25 October 1971
- Birthplace
- Manoguayabo, Dominican Republic
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Pedro Martínez
Pedro Martínez is a Dominican-American pitcher who won three Cy Young Awards and helped Boston end its World Series drought.
Early life
Manoguayabo
Grew up in a large family outside Santo Domingo.
Older brother
Followed pitcher Ramón Martínez into professional baseball.
Career
- 1992–1997
Dodgers and Expos
Reached the majors in Los Angeles and became an ace in Montreal.
- 1998–2004
Boston
Led the Red Sox rotation through their 2004 championship.
- 2005–2009
Final seasons
Pitched for the Mets and Phillies.
Achievements
Cy Young Awards
Won pitching honours in both major leagues.
Pitching Triple Crown
Led the American League in wins, strikeouts and earned-run average.
World Series
Threw seven scoreless innings in Boston’s Game 3 victory.
Beyond baseball
Broadcasting
Worked as a studio baseball analyst after playing.
Foundation
Supported children through the Pedro Martínez and Brothers Foundation.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Andrew Malone. CC BY 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
