Cy Young Brothers
Ramon, Pedro Martinez both win top pitching awards
November 15, 2002
Only one of them could win a World Series ring this season, but both Ramon Martinez and Pedro Martinez earned the Major League's highest pitching honor.
The brothers were named the National League and American League Cy Young Award winners this week.
Ramon, of the World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers, posted a 21-5 record and 3.34 ERA in 32 starts during the regular season. He struck out 161 and walked 60, with six complete games and two shutouts. Opposing hitters batted just .237 against him. Ramon was 3-0 in three post-season starts, including Game One of the World Series.
Pedro, with the runner-up Boston Red Sox, had a better overall record than his older brother, 25-4 with an ERA of 3.35 in 37 regular-season starts. He fanned an amazing 295 batters with only 52 walks. Pedro, winner of the 1998 Cy Young as well (my first year with this dynasty story) went the distance 10 times times, earning four shutouts.
Pedro pitched just twice in the post-season due to nagging shoulder issues. He went 1-1 with the loss coming in Game Two of the World Series, a defeat that put the Red Sox down 2-0.
"I would have preferred to win the World Series," Pedro said. "But it's nice as brothers that we can share this honor."
Other 2002 award winners included:
• Most Valuable Player — Nomar Garciaparra (BOS) and J.D. Drew (ATL). Nomar batted .335 with 32 homers. Drew batted .308 with 129 RBIs. He led the NL with 49 home runs.
• Rookie of the Year — Eric Hinske (SEA) and Ty Wigginton (COL)