Pedro Martinez K'd Mike Greenwell in the Red Sox Alumni Game and could probably still get batters out
Pedro Martinez may have retired, gained entry into the Hall of Fame and become a world class broadcaster, but if Sunday's Alumni Game before the Red Sox's 7-1 loss to the Braves is any indication, the right-hander still has plenty in the tank.
Facing Mike Greenwell -- who patrolled the Boston outfield for 12 years -- Martinez went into his famous windup and blew him away.
Sure, the velo was a little lower, but hey -- Martinez is only a year older than
I mean, at least he looked the part:
Of course, it wasn't all great for Martinez. He did give up this home run over the Green Monster to Julio Lugo, who stays in playing shape by playing softball. But since home runs are up across the Majors right now, that shouldn't be a deal breaker.
