Dennis Martínez

Dennis Martínez
Dennis Martínez
	Martínez in 1983
	Pitcher
	Born: May 14, 1955; Granada, Nicaragua
	Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
	September 14, 1976, for the Baltimore Orioles
Last MLB appearance
	September 27, 1998, for the Atlanta Braves
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	245–193
Earned run average	3.70
Strikeouts	2,149
Teams
	Baltimore Orioles (1976–1986); Montreal Expos (1986–1993); Cleveland Indians (1994–1996); Seattle Mariners (1997); Atlanta Braves (1998);
Career highlights and awards
	4× All-Star (1990–1992, 1995); MLB wins leader (1981); MLB ERA leader (1991); Pitched a perfect game on July 28, 1991; Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame;
Member of the Canadian
Baseball Hall of Fame
Induction	2016

José Dennis Martínez Ortiz (born May 14, 1955), nicknamed "El Presidente" (lit. 'The President'), is a Nicaraguan former professional baseball pitcher. Martínez played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles, Montreal Expos, Cleveland Indians, Seattle Mariners, and Atlanta Braves from 1976 to 1998. He threw a perfect game in 1991, and was a four-time MLB All-Star. He was the first Nicaraguan to play in the majors.

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