Maine, a former professional baseball pitcher who played for the Baltimore Orioles, New York Mets, and Miami Marlins, made his Major League debut with the Orioles on July 23, 2004. He is particularly renowned for his impactful tenure with the New York Mets, where he played a pivotal role in the team's success.
His standout performance in the 2006 season, where he went 6-5 with a 3.60 ERA in 15 starts, was instrumental in the Mets winning the NL Eastern Division. Notably, in Game 6 of the NLCS against the St. Louis Cardinals, Maine pitched 5 1/3 shutout innings, defeating defending NL Cy Young Award winner Chris Carpenter and forcing a Game 7.