The 39-year-hander made his debut in the majors with the Dodgers in Los Angeles, where he launched his brother Ramon, and then played with the Montreal Expos, Red Sox, New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies.
Martinez was elected to eight sets of star and is considered one of the best pitchers of his generation.
"We are delighted to have this painting of Pedro Martinez at the National Portrait Gallery," said Martin Sullivan, director of the museum. "Martinez is widely recognized as one of the greatest pitchers in major league baseball, and someone who is also concerned about the welfare of their community. "
MartÃnez's portrait was painted by Susan Miller-Havens in 2000 and measures 57 inches (144.78 centimeters) tall and 21 (53.34) wide.
Miller-Havens did three portraits of Martinez in his studio in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and that is in the Smithsonian is the second, according to information offered by the museum official.
The painting was donated to the Smithsonian by the baseball commentator Peter Gammons, who is one of the best journalists of all time in baseball Major Leagues and since 2005 is part of the Hall of Fame.
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