” Don’t remember me by the numbers I posted… I want to be remembered as a sign of hope for society, so people understand that they have a way out. ” – Pedro Martinez
Still In The Game
Pedro can be seen regularly during baseball season firing truth like the fastballs he used to pitch as a studio analyst for MLB Network’s lineup, including the Emmy Award-winning flagship show MLB Tonight. He is also an MLB on TBS studio analyst for the network’s regular and postseason coverage.
Using His Voice
Pedro travels the globe speaking to a wide variety of audiences from sports to academia to politics. Whether an intimate interview at The Kennedy Center or a motivational speech at a local high school, Pedro’s universal message of encouragement and overcoming leaves every person in the room and watching online feeling that they, too, are unstoppable.
Highlights
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Welcome Papi
January 22, 2003
Pedro uses his voice to support first baseman David Ortiz joining the Red Sox after Ortiz’s time with the Minnesota Twins was done.
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United Nations
June 30, 2006
Pedro is honored by the UN for his successful efforts to raise funds and public support for the rebuilding of flood-destroyed areas of the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
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Smithsonian
March 25, 2011
A portrait of Pedro by Susan Miller-Havens called El Orgullo y la Determinacion (“Pride and Determination”) is unveiled at the Smithsonian.
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Turner Sports
2013
Pedro becomes an ‘MLB on TBS’ studio analyst for the network’s regular season and post-season game coverage.
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MLB Network
2015
Pedro is hired by the MLB Network as a studio analyst during the regular season.
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Hero’s Welcome
January 11, 2015
The Dominican Republic lines up for 19 miles to welcome Pedro home after being inducted into the U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Goodwill Ambassador
January 14, 2015
Pedro is named Goodwill Ambassador for the Dominican Republic by Dominican President Danilo Medina.
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Book Release
May 5, 2015
Pedro’s book, “Pedro” is released. It is co-authored with Boston Herald writer Michael Silverman, and chronicles Pedro’s childhood, career, and personal life.
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Vice President
September 15, 2015
Pedro and wife Carolina meet with Vice President Joe Biden and Second Lady Jill Biden during a Hispanic Heritage event.
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Hispanic Heritage
September 17, 2015
Pedro receives the HIspanic Heritage Award in Sports. It is considered among the highest honors for Hispanics by Hispanics.
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Kennedy Institute
November 19, 2015
Pedro speaks at the esteemed Edward M. Kennedy Institute about his path from the Dominican Republic to the Hall of Fame as part of the Institute’s ‘Getting to the Point’ Series.
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Celebrating Lincoln
June 2, 2017
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Boston Pride
December 5, 2017
Pedro receives the Boston Pride Award at the Globies, an annual event celebrating New England sports and honoring the athletes and teams that fuel passion for sports on and off the field.
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Harvard University
April 30, 2018
Pedro speaks at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, highlighting how the Red Sox have tried to step up to the plate to be a positive force for their region.
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Alumni Game
May 27, 2018
Pedro participates in the first Alumni Game at Fenway in nearly 25 years.
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Special Guest
June 21, 2018
Pedro is the featured special guest at the 2018 Seacoast All-Star Sports Awards, celebrating and honoring the accomplishments of All-Star High School student athletes.
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Wisdom for players
October 3, 2018
Pedro shares crucial wisdom for new baseball players on Turner’s Postseason Pre-Game Show.
