Chris Perez, baseball player, 2008-2014

Chris Perez

Born: 7/1/1985 in Bradenton, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-05-16 | Final Game: 2014-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 225 lbs

Full name: Christopher Ralph Perez

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Biography

Chris Perez, born in 1985, was a talented pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 until his retirement in 2014. Known for his powerful fastball and effective slider, Perez carved out a niche as a reliable late-inning reliever. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 16-24 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.51. His ability to dominate hitters was evidenced by his 362 strikeouts and impressive tally of 133 saves, showcasing his effectiveness in closing games and securing victories for his teams. A two-time All-Star, Perez's career spanned a period of significant evolution in the game, marked by increasing reliance on specialized relief pitchers and the growing importance of the closer role. He achieved notable success during his tenure with the Cleveland Indians, where he became a fan favorite for his competitive spirit and clutch performances. Perez's contributions to the game, particularly in high-pressure situations, solidified his legacy as a key player in the bullpen era of baseball, where the role of relief pitchers became critical to a team's success.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
16 24 393 0 0 0 133 379.3 304 148 45 165 362 3.51 0

Career ERA 3.51 vs. league average 4.04 across their career seasons — 13.1% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2008 STL NL 3 3 41 0 0 0 7 41.7 34 16 22 42 3.46 4.32 (+20%) -
2009 STL NL 1 1 29 0 0 0 1 23.7 17 11 15 30 4.18 4.32 (+3%) -
2009 CLE AL 0 1 32 0 0 0 1 33.3 24 16 12 38 4.32 4.32 (avg) 171.7
2010 CLE AL 2 2 63 0 0 0 23 63.0 40 12 28 61 1.71 4.08 (+58%) 862.2
2011 CLE AL 4 7 64 0 0 0 36 59.7 46 22 26 39 3.32 3.94 (+16%) -488.0
2012 CLE AL 0 4 61 0 0 0 39 57.7 49 23 16 59 3.59 4.01 (+11%) 987.8
2013 CLE AL 5 3 54 0 0 0 25 54.0 56 26 21 54 4.33 3.87 (-12%) -1664.5
2014 LAD NL 1 3 49 0 0 0 1 46.3 38 22 25 39 4.27 3.74 (-14%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
393 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2008 STL NL 41 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2009 STL NL 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 CLE AL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2010 CLE AL 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 CLE AL 64 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 CLE AL 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 CLE AL 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 LAD NL 49 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 393 0 17 33 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 SLN P 41 0 1 2 0 0
2009 SLN P 29 0 2 5 0 0
2009 CLE P 32 0 0 1 0 0
2010 CLE P 63 0 3 1 1 0
2011 CLE P 64 0 2 11 1 1
2012 CLE P 61 0 7 2 0 1
2013 CLE P 54 0 2 6 0 0
2014 LAN P 49 0 0 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 393

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2014 LAN NL $2,300,000
2013 CLE AL $7,300,000
2012 CLE AL $4,500,000
2011 CLE AL $2,225,000
2010 CLE AL $423,800
Total Career Earnings $16,748,800

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Miami Coral Gables FL 2004, 2005, 2006