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The next Pedro Martinez? Pedro says Cincinnati Reds' Luis Castillo pitches just like he did

Luis Castillo was selected to play in the NL All-Star team on Sunday, the first All-Star Game of his career. Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati Enquirer

CLEVELAND – Watching some of the best hitters in the world flail at Luis Castillo’s 98-mph fastballs and devastating 88-mph changeups during the All-Star Game on Tuesday, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Castillo reminded him of Pedro Martinez.

Yes, that Pedro Martinez. The first-ballot Hall of Famer. The three-time Cy Young winner, eight-time All-Star and one of the biggest faces in the sport for two decades.