Carlos Perez

Born: 4/14/1971 in Nigua, San Cristóbal, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1995-04-27 | Final Game: 2000-09-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Carlos Gross Perez

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Biography

Carlos Perez, born in 1971, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1995 to 2004. He made his Major League Baseball debut with the Montreal Expos and became known for his versatility on the mound. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 40-53 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.44. Perez's ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 448 strikeouts, showcasing his power and skill as a pitcher. He notably earned an All-Star selection during his tenure, reflecting his impact and recognition within the league. Playing during a transitional period in baseball, Perez navigated the late 1990s and early 2000s, an era characterized by offensive explosions and the increasing importance of specialized relief roles. Despite finishing his career without any saves, his contributions as a starter and middle reliever were significant for the teams he played for, including the Expos and the Texas Rangers. Carlos Perez's journey through Major League Baseball illustrates the challenges and successes that characterized many pitchers of his time, leaving a lasting impression on fans and the game itself.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
40	53	142	127	17	8	0	822.7	900	406	108	211	448	4.44	0

Career ERA 4.44 vs. league average 4.56 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1995	WSN	NL	10	8	28	23	2	1	141.3	142	58	28	106	3.69	4.45 (+17%)	-
1997	WSN	NL	12	13	33	32	8	5	206.7	206	89	48	110	3.88	4.39 (+12%)	-
1998	WSN	NL	7	10	23	23	3	0	163.3	177	68	33	82	3.75	4.43 (+15%)	-
1998	LAD	NL	4	4	11	11	4	2	77.7	67	28	30	46	3.24	4.43 (+27%)	-
1999	LAD	NL	2	10	17	16	0	0	89.7	116	74	39	40	7.43	4.71 (-58%)	-
2000	LAD	NL	5	8	30	22	0	0	144.0	192	89	33	64	5.56	4.77 (-17%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
144	250	11	38	8	2	4	15	0	12	107	0.152	0.191	0.248	0.439	-466.9

Career AVG .152 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 43.4% below league average.

Career OBP .191 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 43.9% below league average.

Career SLG .248 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 41.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.439 vs. league average 0.766 across their career seasons — 42.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1995	WSN	NL	28	45	1	6	1	1	1	5	4	21	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0
1997	WSN	NL	33	64	3	11	2	0	1	2	2	31	0.172	.266 (-36%)	.336 (-42%)	.419 (-40%)	.756 (-41%)	-466.9
1998	WSN	NL	23	47	3	9	2	0	1	2	1	19	0.191	—	—	—	—	0.0
1998	LAD	NL	11	24	2	2	0	0	0	1	3	13	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0
1999	LAD	NL	17	27	2	8	2	0	1	2	2	8	0.296	—	—	—	—	0.0
2000	LAD	NL	32	43	0	2	1	1	0	3	0	15	0.047	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	142	127	48	139	8	10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1995	MON	P	28	23	6	23	2	1
1997	MON	P	33	32	19	37	3	4
1998	MON	P	23	23	6	30	0	1
1998	LAN	P	11	11	5	14	0	2
1999	LAN	P	17	16	4	15	2	0
2000	LAN	P	30	22	8	20	1	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	142

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
1997	Player of the Week	Week of 1997-06-07

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2001	LAN	NL	$7,833,333
2000	LAN	NL	$5,333,333
1999	LAN	NL	$2,333,333
1998	MON	NL	$1,500,000
1997	MON	NL	$210,000
1996	MON	NL	$165,000
1995	MON	NL	$109,000
Total Career Earnings			$17,483,999