Hall of Famer Pedro Martínez — known for his hotheaded temperament on the mound, including a regrettable incident where he threw then-Yankees bench coach Don Zimmer to the ground — now plays daddy to the vibrant flower and vegetable gardens at his three homes.

“I have three babies,” the 53-year-old retired Boston Red Sox ace cooed to The Post about the plush sanctuaries he maintains in Miami, Georgia and the Dominican Republic.

“I’m trying to keep them groomed and beautiful,” he continued. “It’s almost like you have a little girl, and you want her to look good all the time, so you’re always kind of fixing her hair, matching clothes and stuff like that. It’s my moment to relax, and I just go into my own space.” 3

This is the more delicate side of Martínez, who officially retired f

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