ROOKIE PINCH HITTER WHO MADE HIROSHIMA'S HEART BEAT JUST BEFORE LOSING WITH TWO OUTS IN THE NINTH INNING, ERA '0' SUPER-SPECIAL FINISH HIT TRIPLE IN 326 GAMES

The Yomiuri Giants do not have to worry about a backdoor policy this season. Reidel Martinez, a 29-year-old Cuban right-hander, has been hit hard again this year. He moved from the Chunichi Dragons last winter and is recording "0" in every game. He pitched in 23 games and recorded "one win, two holds and 19 saves." He pitched 22 ⅔ innings perfect