Dennis Martinez

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Jose Dennis Martinez Emilia (El Presidente)

Bats Right, Throws Right
Height 6' 1", Weight 185 lb.

Debut September 14, 1976
Final Game September 27, 1998
Born May 14, 1955 in Granada, Nicaragua

1 Biographical Information
2 Notable Achievements
3 Further Reading
4 Related Sites

[edit] Biographical Information

Dennis Martinez is the all-time leader in wins among Latin players with 245 and was the first Nicaraguan-born major leaguer. He is currently the Minister of Sport in Nicaragua.

Martinez pitched a perfect game for the Montreal Expos on July 28, 1991, a 2-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Martinez overcame alcoholism in the mid-1980s to rejuvenate his career with the Expos. It can be argued that his poor performance, due to alcoholism, during his final four seasons in Baltimore (1983-1986) cost him a chance at the Hall of Fame. If he performed at his 162-game averages during those four seasons, Martinez would have finished with a won-loss record of 268-191 and a 3.50 earned-run average. His actual career won-loss record is 245-193 with a 3.70 earned-run average.

Martinez served as pitching coach for the GCL Cardinals in 2007. He will have the same role with the Palm Beach Cardinals in 2008.

[edit] Notable Achievements

1976 Pitcher of the Year International League Rochester Red Wings
4-time All-Star (1990-1992 & 1995)
NL ERA Leader (1991)
AL Wins Leader (1981)
AL Innings Pitched Leader (1979)
2-time League Complete Games Leader (1979/AL & 1991/NL)
NL Shutouts Leader (1991)
15 Wins Seasons: 7 (1978, 1979, 1982, 1988, 1989, 1992 & 1993)
200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 9 (1978, 1979, 1982 & 1988-1993)
Won a World Series with the Baltimore Orioles in 1983 (he did not play in the World Series)