Pedro Martinez is arguably the best pitcher in Boston Red Sox history. Not based on longevity since he spent only seven seasons in Boston during his 18-year career, but his peak was unmatched.
Martinez is a three-time Cy Young Award winner, the first of which he collected in his final season with the Montreal Expos in 1997. As brilliant as he was that year, leading the National League with a 1.90 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and 11.4 K/9, Pedro’s best would be saved for Boston.
From 1999 to 2000, Martinez delivered the most dominant back-to-back seasons by a starting pitcher in the modern era.