GREAT FALLS — The Great Falls Voyagers will honor National Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martinez during their baseball game on Saturday, Aug. 23, at Centene Stadium.
Martinez is scheduled to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
Martinez played for the Pioneer League team then known as the Great Falls Dodgers during his rookie year in 1990. He was a Pioneer League top prospect that year with a 3.62 ERA over 77 innings and 14 starts.
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Martinez went on to become one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history, winning three Cy Young Awards and helping the Boston Red Sox win their first World Series in 86 years.
“Playing for the Great Falls Dodgers was a pivotal time in my early career,” Martinez stated. “The team helped me understand the game and grow as a pl