Martinez began his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers and quickly developed into an elite starter. He was famously traded to the Montreal Expos after the 1993 season, where he would become the face of the franchise. Martinez quickly rose to stardom with the Expos, winning the Cy Young Award in 1997 and leading the league in ERA in 1997, 1998, and 1999.
In 2000, Martinez was traded to the Boston Red Sox, where he would become a fan favorite and one of the most beloved players in franchise history. He won his second Cy Young Award in 2000, and then led the Red Sox to their first World Series title in 86 years in 2004.
Martinez was traded to the New York Mets in 2005, where he continued to build on his legacy. He won his third Cy Young Award in 2005 and earned his eighth All-Star selection in 2008.
Martinez retired from baseball after the 2009 season, leaving behind a stellar career. As of 2019, he is the only pitcher in MLB history to have won three Cy Young Awards, and he is one of just 10 pitchers to have won at least three ERA titles. He will undoubtedly go down as one of the greatest pitchers in the history of the game.
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