Dennis Martínez
Nicaraguan baseball player and coach
Played as a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1998. Played for teams including the Montreal Expos, Chicago White Sox, and Baltimore Orioles. Achieved fame by throwing the 13th perfect game in MLB history on July 28, 1991, against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Post-retirement, served as a coach for various teams in MLB and the Dominican Republic. Contributed to the development of baseball in Nicaragua and mentored young players.
Threw the 13th perfect game in MLB history
Played for the Montreal Expos and others
Served as a coach in MLB
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