People welcome Dominican baseball player Pedro Martinez in the Eugenio Maria de Hostos Park, in Santo Domingo, capital of Dominican Republic, on Jan. 10, 2015. The Dominican pitcher Pedro Martinez was elected recently to enter the Baseball Hall of Fame of the U.S., one of the highest distinctions awarded in this popular sport, which is followed by over 500 million people around the world. (Xinhua/Fran Afonso)
