Pavano has an array of signature pitches, including the sinker, four-seam fastball, slider, and changeup. Many know him as a sinkerballer. Pavano has received several honors preceding the MLB including Eastern League All-star and Pitcher of the Year, Baseball America first team Minor League All-star, Red Sox Minor League Player of the Year, Double-A All-star, and Triple-A All-star. Pavano is now a free agent but became starting Opening Day pitcher for the Minnesota Twins in 2012 after several players suffered injuries prohibiting them from playing. Pavano was also a starter for the Florida Marlins during the World Series.