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Command with Pedro Martinez | Spinbrush | The Players’ Tribune

Command with Pedro Martinez

Pedro Martínez

Pedro Martínez

Retired MLB

Jan 10, 2022

“The way I spun the ball that day was the key to success.” 

Former Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez reflects on Game 5 of the 1999 ALDS.

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