SHOWDOWN HALL OF FAME: Pedro Martinez

The first pitcher inducted into the Showdown Hall of Fame was at his peak when the glorious card game this site celebrated was introduced. Producing the most valuable card (by points value) in both the 00 and 01 sets, Pedro led the majors in ERA, WHIP, and K while garnering over 40 wins. Over the course of his 18 major league seasons, Pedro led the majors in ERA five times, WHIP six times, and K three times. He took home three Cy Youngs and famously helped the Boston Red Sox break their curse in 2004.

Enjoy looking back at some of Pedro's most memorable seasons, from his rise to stardom in Montreal, to his incredibly dominate years in Boston at the turn of the century, to a final Cy Young-level season as a New York Met. We're happy to present an extremely deserving Showdown Hall of Famer, Pedro Martinez!

1994 Montreal Expos

We're back! It's been a busy transition into 2017 thanks to law school finals, the holidays, and spending time with family. However, the next team is ready for launch: the best Expos team ever assembled!

The 1994 Expos are one of the most legendary "what if" teams in baseball. On pace for over 100 wins, the Expos best opportunity for a World Series berth was stopped by the baseball strike. Sadly, when baseball came back in 1995, the Expos had been dismantled. Before long, their best all stars would be on other rosters and they'd be playing last place ball in a near empty Olympic Stadium.

However, for the first time, we can see just how good that Expos team really was by printing their MLB Showdown squad out and pitting them against teams of other eras. Overall, their batting order leaves a lot to be desired, but the world class pitching of the Expos makes them a real contender to take down anyone. Without further ado, the Montreal Expos of 1994:

2004 Boston Red Sox

Perhaps the most legendary team of the new Century: the miracle, 30 for 30 subject Boston Red Sox of 2004. These Red Sox broke the Curse of the Bambino after overcoming a 3-0 deficit to their arch rival, the New York Yankees. Heroes abound on this bunch of idiots, including David Ortiz's clutch power hitting, Curt Schilling and his bloody sock, and Kevin Millar and his big mouth. Honestly, I love this team's lineup and have to acknowledge how great the Ortiz/Manny combo in the middle of the order was for them.

Enjoy this famous team, I know I enjoyed putting them together.