Books and articles about Silvio Martinez

Three days after no-hitting Omaha for Springfield (American Association) on May 26, 1978, this Dominican was called up to the Cardinals, and one-hit the Mets at Shea Stadium in his first ML start. He went 15-8 in 1979, adding two more one-hitters and two two-hitters. Elbow problems set in during 1980, and he was dumped on the Indians the following November. (NLM)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » May 26, 1978: Silvio Martinez, making his last start for Springfield (American Association) before joining the Cardinals, no-hits Omaha 4–0. » May 30, 1978: In his first ML start for the Cardinals, Silvio Martinez hurls a one-hit 8–2 victory over the Mets. Steve Henderson homers in the 7th inning for the lone safety. Martinez will spin two one-hitters and two 2–hitters this season. » July 8, 1978: Omar Moreno's first-inning single is the Pirates' only hit as the Cardinals Silvio Martinez hurls a 4–0 shutout.