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Kevin Brown was no ordinary pitcher. Renowned for his dominant fastball and a slider that left batters bewildered, he was at the zenith of his career. After a stellar season with the Florida Marlins, culminating in a World Series championship and a no-hitter, Brown joined the San Diego Padres. His performance in 1998 was nothing short of remarkable, boasting a career-best 2.38 ERA while leading the major leagues with a 1.14 WHIP. He was an All-Star and the undisputed ace of the Padres, a team that had just made a World Series appearance.