Pedro Martinez

About

Pedro Martínez is a renowned Dominican-American former professional baseball pitcher. Born on October 25, 1971, in Manoguayabo, Dominican Republic, he played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 2009. Martínez's career spanned five teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, and Philadelphia Phillies. He is celebrated for his exceptional performance during the steroid era, boasting impressive strikeout and ERA+ numbers. Martínez's achievements include a career record of 219 wins and 100 losses, with an ERA of 2.93 and 3,154 strikeouts. He won three Cy Young Awards and contributed to the Boston Red Sox's 2004 World Series victory. Martínez was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015. His dominance is highlighted by his all-time leading ERA+ among starters at 154, and his 291 ERA+ in 2000 is the best single-season mark since 1880.