A report on Pedro Martínez

Martínez on the field at Fenway Park in 2010
Martínez in 2004
Derek Lowe (left) and Pedro Martínez at the Red Sox World Series Victory Parade in 2004.
Martínez pitching with the Mets
Martínez with the Mets
Martínez with Clearwater Threshers on July 26, 2009
Martínez pitching during his brief stint with the Phillies in 2009
Martínez speaking at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015

Dominican-American former professional baseball starting pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from to, for five teams—most notably the Boston Red Sox from to.

- Pedro Martínez
Martínez on the field at Fenway Park in 2010

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Boston Red Sox

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American professional baseball team based in Boston.

American professional baseball team based in Boston.

The Red Sox logo worn on uniforms in 1908, announcing the team's first official nickname
The 1901 Boston Americans team photograph
The Americans logo, 1901–07
Iconic photo of the Huntington Avenue Grounds before the first modern World Series game
A season pass for the 1906 season.
Babe Ruth in 1915
Ted Williams in 1954
The bullpen car used by the Red Sox
Carlton Fisk, best known for his "waving fair" home run in Game 6 of the 1975 World Series
Roger Clemens is the club's all-time strikeout (2,590), wins (192), and shutouts (38) leader
The Red Sox hosting a home game against the Atlanta Braves in July 2001
The Red Sox celebrate their clinching of the 2003 AL Wild Card with a victory over the Baltimore Orioles
David Ortiz was named 2004 ALCS MVP and 2013 World Series MVP. His #34 was retired by the club in 2017
2007 season final standing
Victorious Red Sox players being honored at the White House by President George W. Bush
The Massachusetts State House displaying a banner in honor of the Red Sox's 2013 World Series appearance. "B Strong" was a patch worn by the Red Sox in memory of Boston Marathon bombing victims
2018 ALCS MVP – Jackie Bradley Jr.
2018 World Series MVP – Steve Pearce
Left field grandstands during a 2014 game
Center field bleachers during a 2014 game
A spring training game at JetBlue Park
1907: Boston players leaving their hotel in Little Rock for a spring training game (photo courtesy of the Boston Public Library)
Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame at Fenway Park

Prior to the start of the 1998 season, the Red Sox dealt pitchers Tony Armas Jr. and Carl Pavano to the Montreal Expos for pitcher Pedro Martínez.

Clemens with the Red Sox in 1986

Roger Clemens

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American former professional baseball pitcher who played 24 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), primarily with the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees.

American former professional baseball pitcher who played 24 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), primarily with the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees.

Clemens with the Red Sox in 1986
Clemens pitches at Fenway Park, 1996
Clemens with Boston teammate Don Baylor and President Ronald Reagan
Clemens pitching for the Astros in 2004
Clemens pitching for the Astros in 2005.
Clemens with the Yankees in 2007
Clemens in 1990

He logged a pair of wins in the postseason, though he lost Game 3 of the 1999 ALCS in a matchup against Red Sox ace Pedro Martínez, which was the Yankees' only loss in the 1999 playoffs.

Johnson in 2016

Randy Johnson

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American former professional baseball pitcher who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (1988–2009) for six teams, primarily the Seattle Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks.

American former professional baseball pitcher who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (1988–2009) for six teams, primarily the Seattle Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks.

Johnson in 2016
In 2001, Johnson struck a bird with a pitched ball, resulting in what ABC News described as a "sea of feathers".
Johnson with the Yankees
Johnson pitching for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Johnson with the Giants in 2009
Johnson throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at the Seattle Mariners home opener at Safeco Field

Johnson became the third pitcher in history, after Gaylord Perry and Pedro Martínez, to win the Cy Young Award in both the American and National Leagues; Martínez won the AL Cy Young in the same season that Johnson won its NL counterpart.

Schilling with the Red Sox

Curt Schilling

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American former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher who is a commentator for conservative media outlet BlazeTV.

American former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher who is a commentator for conservative media outlet BlazeTV.

Schilling with the Red Sox
1997 Philadelphia Phillies #38 Curt Schilling road jersey
Curt Schilling on the mound
Pitchers Josh Beckett, Jon Lester, Éric Gagné, pitching coach John Farrell and Schilling prior to a Red Sox game at Safeco Field
Curt Schilling hoisting the Commissioner's Trophy during the Red Sox 2007 World Series Parade.
Schilling presenting an "Above and Beyond Award" in 2007.
Schilling and Ice Cube promoting Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning

The other three who accomplished this feat are Fergie Jenkins, Greg Maddux, and former Boston Red Sox ace and teammate Pedro Martínez.

2004 World Series

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The championship series of Major League Baseball's 2004 season.

The championship series of Major League Baseball's 2004 season.

The Red Sox hired Terry Francona as their manager during the 2003–04 off-season.
Albert Pujols, seen here in 2007, hit 46 home runs, then a career-high.
Schilling, seen here in 2007, started and won Game 2 for the Red Sox.
Ramírez, seen here during spring training in 2007, was named the series MVP.
Ramírez at the victory parade, with a sign that one of the spectators handed him.
The Boston Red Sox were honored at the White House by President George W. Bush following their 2004 World Series victory.
The loss by the Cardinals in the series meant Tony La Russa failed to join Sparky Anderson as managers of World Series championship teams in both leagues. He would however achieve this in 2006.

The Red Sox won game three, aided by seven shutout innings by Pedro Martínez.

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Dunn strikes out swinging.

Strikeout

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In baseball or softball, a strikeout (or strike-out) occurs when a batter accrues three strikes during a time at bat.

In baseball or softball, a strikeout (or strike-out) occurs when a batter accrues three strikes during a time at bat.

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Dunn strikes out swinging.
Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax
Detroit Tigers fan keep track of their starting pitcher's strikeouts during a game in 2010, with each 'K' representing one strikeout
The batter attempting to advance to first base after an uncaught third strike, which the catcher has already retrieved and is about to throw to the first baseman to record the putout
An electronic banner announcing the milestone achievement of John Smoltz recording his 3000th strikeout during a game in April 2008

13) Pedro Martínez – 3,154

Ryan with the Texas Rangers in 1990

Nolan Ryan

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American former professional baseball pitcher and sports executive.

American former professional baseball pitcher and sports executive.

Ryan with the Texas Rangers in 1990
Nolan Ryan Statue – Alvin, Texas
Ryan, circa 1972
Ryan pitching for the Astros in 1983
Ryan on the mound during a 1992 home game at Arlington Stadium
Ryan playing catch with a trio of dogs at his Alvin ranch
Andy Pettitte and Ryan in 2006
The Nolan Ryan Exhibit Center in Alvin, Texas
A collection of rings awarded to Nolan Ryan for appearances as an All-Star and as a member of the 1969 New York Mets World Champion team
Nolan Ryan's signature

Ryan, Pedro Martínez, Randy Johnson, Trevor Hoffman, and Sandy Koufax are the only five pitchers inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame who had more strikeouts than innings pitched.

Scherzer with the New York Mets in 2022

Max Scherzer

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American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB).

American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Scherzer with the New York Mets in 2022
Scherzer warms up before a game in 2010
Scherzer during his tenure with the Detroit Tigers in 2013
Scherzer pitching in 2015
Scherzer with the Nationals in 2021
Scherzer with the Mets in 2022
Scherzer's heterochromia iridium results in a light blue eye (right) and dark brown eye (left)

It was a feat previously accomplished just twice, first by Nolan Ryan in 1990 and then Pedro Martínez in 2000.

Montreal Expos

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The Montreal Expos (Les Expos de Montréal) were a Canadian professional baseball team based in Montreal, Quebec.

The Montreal Expos (Les Expos de Montréal) were a Canadian professional baseball team based in Montreal, Quebec.

A game at Jarry Park, 1969
Andrés Galarraga, pictured here in 2002, also played with the Expos from 1985 to 1991.
The Expos, wearing their powder blue road uniforms, face the St. Louis Cardinals in 1991
Omar Minaya was the first Latin American-born general manager in MLB history.
Panoramic view taken prior to an Expos game at Olympic Stadium in 2004.
Youppi! prior to a game
A fan calls for a return of the Expos during the Jays-Reds exhibition series at Olympic Stadium in 2015.
Expos banner hanging at the Bell Centre

In, DeShields was sent to Los Angeles in exchange for Pedro Martínez; the deal was initially pilloried by the Montreal Gazette and other local publications as a move designed to save money rather than improve the ball club.

Halladay pitching for the Blue Jays in 2009

Roy Halladay

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American professional baseball pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies between 1998 and 2013.

American professional baseball pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies between 1998 and 2013.

Halladay pitching for the Blue Jays in 2009
2001 Toronto Blue Jays #32 Roy Halladay road jersey (after 9/11)
Halladay with Toronto in 2006
Halladay pitching for the Phillies
Roy Halladay and Don Larsen, the only two pitchers to throw postseason no-hitters in MLB history
Halladay delivers a pitch in 2011
Halladay in 2011
Halladay in 2009, showing his characteristic sinker grip
Halladay's widow Brandy receiving his plaque during his induction ceremony into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019

He was also unanimously chosen as the recipient of the 2010 National League Cy Young Award, becoming the first Phillie to win the award since Steve Bedrosian in 1987 and only the fifth pitcher in MLB history to win the award in both leagues, joining Gaylord Perry, Pedro Martínez, Randy Johnson and Roger Clemens.