Pedro Martinez Teams Bio Wiki Age Height Family Pitching Styles And New Worth
Pedro Martinez (Full Name: Pedro Jaime Martínez) is a Dominican-American former professional baseball starting pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for 17 years that was from 1992 to 2009. Throughout his career, he has played for Los Angeles Dodgers (1992–1993), Montreal Expos (1994–1997), Boston Red Sox (1998–2004), New York Mets (2005–2008), and also Philadelphia Phillies (2009).
He was born on October 25, 1971, in Manoguayabo,Dominican Republic. Pedro is52 years oldand celebrates his birthday onOctober 25every year.
He is a man of average stature. Pedro stands at a height of5 ft 11 in(approx. 1.8 m).
He was raised in the Dominican Republic in the Santo Domingo suburb of Manoguayabo under his hardworking parentsPablo Jaime Abreu(father) andLeopoldina Martínez(mother). His father worked odd jobs while his mother washed clothes for the traditionally wealthy families. Pedro grew up alongside his five loving siblings Ramón, Anadelia, Nelson, Luz Maria, and Jesus Martinez.
He is happily married to his beautiful and loving wifeCarolina Cruz. Cruz previously worked at ESPN Deportes as a sideline reporter, currently, she runs charitable organizations such as Pedro Martínez and Brothers Foundation. The duo has been living together since they were wedded in 2005.
He is a proud father of four children three sons Pedro Martínez Jr., Pedro Isaías Martínez, Enyol Martínez, and a daughter Nayla Martínez. Pedro Martínez Jr. is currently signed with the Detroit Tigers as an international free agent since 2017 and Pedro Isaías Martínez signed at Nova Southeastern University. Enyol Martínez and Nayla Martínez are still college students.
He began his career as a professional in 1988 when he was hired as an amateur free agent by the Great Falls Dodgers under Guy Conti. His first MLB game was on September 24, 1992, against the Cincinnati Reds. Pedro and his oldest brother Ramón both played for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Despite his brother who was bt then the star pitcher admitting that Pedro was a better pitcher, the manager decided that he was too small to be an effective starting pitcher at the MLB level. Before the 1994 season, Pedro was traded for Delino DeShields of the Montreal Expos.
Montreal Expos traded Pedro for Carl Pavano and Tony Armas, Jr. of the Boston Red Sox, where he was signed to a six-year contract worth $75 million. He played for the Red Sox for six years before leaving in 2004. There, he recorded a 117–37 record, the highest winning percentage any pitcher has had with any team in baseball history. While playing for the team, he has won the team two Cy Young Awards, and six Top-4 finishes.
Throughout his career as a professional baseball starting pitcher, Pedro was popular for using the following five different pitching styles. These styles were 4-seam fastball, circle changeup, Sinker, and Cutter. Coming to his fastball pitching, Pedro used three different types. At number was the straight high-velocity four-seam fastball he used to overpower hitters, two a cut fastball that ran away from his throwing arm side, and lastly his two-seamer that ran to his throwing arm side.
During his professional career as a baseball starting pitcher, Pedro played for various teams which include:
– In 2009 for the Philadelphia Phillies.
– From 2005 to 2008 for the New York Mets.
– 1998 to 2004 for the Boston Red Sox
– From 1994 to 1997 for the Montreal Expos
– 1991 to 1993 for the Los Angeles Dodgers
Who’s Your Daddy was a chant used by New York Yankees fans in both the 2004 ALCS and the 2009 World Series to greet and welcome Pedro. He was received by that particular chant after his statement “I mean what can I say? Just tip my hat and call the Yankees my daddies.”
He is of Dominican-American ethnicity. Pedro was born in Manoguayabo, Dominican Republic where he was also brought up along with his five siblings.
From his extravagant lifestyle, it is quite clear that he has garnered a desirable amount of wealth over the years from his career as a professional player. Pedro’s average net worth is$80 million.
He was born to his hardworking, loving, and also supportive parents on October 25, 1971, in Manoguayabo, Dominican Republic. Therefore, Pedro is52 years old.
Yes, he is in a happy marital relationship with his beautiful and supportive wife Carolina Cruz. The couple has been married since 2005 and shares four kids, three sons, and one daughter. In addition, two of his sons are also involved in sports playing professionally.
He is a former professional baseball starting pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for 17 years that is from 1992 to 2009.
