Boston, MA - The Boston Red Sox will retire Pedro Martinez's No. 45 on July 28, just two days after the right-handed pitcher is enshrined in Cooperstown, NY.

The ceremony will take place at Fenway Park before the Red Sox-White Sox game. The No. 45 will be the ninth on the right field facade of Fenway Park.

"To be elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame upon his first year of eligibility speaks volumes regarding Pedro's outstanding career, and is a testament to the respect and admiration so many in baseball have for him," said Red Sox principal owner John W. Henry in a statement Monday.

Martinez played for the Red Sox for seven seasons (1998-2004) and was a key part of the 2004 team that brought a World Series title to Boston for the first time since 1918.

Martinez went 117-37 with a 2.52 ERA during his time with the Red Sox. In addition to having the best winning percentage (.760) in franchise history, Martinez ranks third in strikeouts (1,683) and sixth in wins (117).

The Dominican Republic native went 219-100 with a 2.93 ERA and 3,154 strikeouts in 476 career games (409 starts) for the Dodgers, Montreal Expos, Red Sox, Mets and Phillies.

Martinez returned to the Red Sox organization in January 2013 and has spent the last two and a half years as special assistant to the general manager.