#3
of 25
Pedro Martínez
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Pedro Martínez produced the most impressive peak of the modern pitching era. He dominated during the height of the steroid era in the American League East. His 1999 and 2000 seasons are among the greatest ever recorded. Pedro’s 154 career ERA+ reflects extraordinary run prevention. He paired strikeout dominance with elite control. He thrived in hitter-friendly parks against loaded lineups. His postseason performances included iconic outings. Though his longevity is shorter than some peers, the peak value is historic. Hitters routinely looked overmatched during his prime. In pure dominance relative to context, few ever surpassed Pedro.
Career Numbers
219-100
W-L
2.93
ERA
3,154
K
2,827.1
IP
46
CG
17
SHO
3
SV
Pedro Martínez at No. 3
Pedro Martínez is ranked 3 of 25 on the Top 25 Starting Pitchers in History of MLB Baseball list. The career card for Pedro Martínez shows a 219-100 record, a 2.93 ERA and 3,154 strikeouts. It also counts 3 saves. The Explore section links Pedro Martínez's debut decade, the 1990s, and other players born in D.R. Roger Clemens is ranked just above at 2; Greg Maddux follows at 4. The ranking and the write-up above it are the list's editorial judgment; the career numbers come from the same tables as the player pages.