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Pedro Martínez: the case for the GOAT

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    Pedro Martínez: the case for the GOAT

    P · Red Sox · Born 25 October 1971, Manoguayabo, Dominican Republic · Career 1992–2009

    Right-handed pitcher best known for his seven years with the Boston Red Sox, also starring for the Montreal Expos and later the Mets and Phillies.

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    Why Pedro Martínez could be the GOAT

    Pedro's peak came at the height of the steroid era, which makes it even more remarkable: in 2000 his 1.74 ERA was less than half the league average. He helped end Boston's 86-year title drought. No pitcher has been more dominant relative to his era.

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