Eddie Perez, baseball player, 1995-2005

Eddie Perez

Born: 5/4/1968 in Ciudad Ojeda, Zulia, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1995-09-10 | Final Game: 2005-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Eduardo Rafael Perez

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Biography

Eddie Perez, born in 1968, was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2005. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 564 games, accumulating 386 hits and 40 home runs, while driving in 172 runs with a batting average of .253. Known for his solid defensive skills and reliable bat, Perez played the game with a tenacity that endeared him to fans and teammates alike. His most notable achievement came when he was named the NLCS MVP, highlighting his ability to perform in high-stakes situations. Perez's career unfolded during a transitional time in baseball, as the sport was experiencing significant changes in player dynamics and competitive balance. He was part of teams that frequently contended for playoff spots, contributing to the excitement of the game in the late 1990s and early 2000s. With a single stolen base to his name, Perez was not known for his speed, but his thoughtful approach at the plate and defensive acumen made him a valuable asset to his teams. After retiring in 2005, he left behind a legacy as a dependable player who thrived under pressure and exemplified the spirit of teamwork in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
564 1525 137 386 85 2 40 172 1 84 234 0.253 0.297 0.390 0.687 -2818.9

Career AVG .253 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .297 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.

Career SLG .390 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.687 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 9.7% 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
1995 ATL NL 7 13 1 4 1 0 1 4 0 0 2 0.308 — — — — 0.0
1996 ATL NL 68 156 19 40 9 1 4 17 0 8 19 0.256 .269 (-5%) .340 (-14%) .426 (-5%) .767 (-9%) -320.8
1997 ATL NL 73 191 20 41 5 0 6 18 0 10 35 0.215 .266 (-20%) .336 (-23%) .419 (-20%) .756 (-21%) -807.6
1998 ATL NL 61 149 18 50 12 0 6 32 1 15 28 0.336 .266 (+26%) .335 (+20%) .420 (+28%) .755 (+25%) 701.5
1999 ATL NL 104 309 30 77 17 0 7 30 0 17 40 0.249 .271 (-8%) .344 (-13%) .433 (-14%) .778 (-14%) -911.3
2000 ATL NL 7 22 0 4 1 0 0 3 0 0 2 0.182 — — — — 0.0
2001 ATL NL 5 10 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.300 — — — — 0.0
2002 CLE AL 42 117 6 25 9 0 0 4 0 5 25 0.214 .261 (-18%) .331 (-24%) .416 (-30%) .747 (-27%) -578.6
2003 MIL NL 107 350 26 95 17 1 11 45 0 17 47 0.271 .264 (+3%) .332 (-9%) .422 (avg) .754 (-4%) -363.0
2004 ATL NL 74 170 14 39 12 0 3 13 0 11 29 0.229 .266 (-14%) .335 (-15%) .427 (-17%) .762 (-16%) -539.1
2005 ATL NL 16 38 3 8 2 0 2 6 0 1 5 0.211 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
30 67 4 20 2 0 3 12 3 13 0.299

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2004 NLDS2 ATL 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1999 NLCS ATL 6 20 2 10 2 0 2 5 1 3 0.500
1999 NLDS1 ATL 4 16 1 4 0 0 0 3 0 3 0.250
1999 WS ATL 3 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.125
1998 NLCS ATL 3 4 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.750
1998 NLDS1 ATL 1 5 1 1 0 0 1 4 0 2 0.200
1997 NLCS ATL 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1997 NLDS2 ATL 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1996 NLCS ATL 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000
1996 NLDS1 ATL 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333
1996 WS ATL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 25 4 88 4 2 10
C 501 400 2789 201 26 34

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 ATL 1B 1 0 3 0 0 1
1995 ATL C 5 2 31 2 0 2
1996 ATL 1B 7 2 31 3 1 7
1996 ATL C 54 37 250 19 2 4
1997 ATL 1B 6 1 25 1 0 0
1997 ATL C 64 52 392 23 5 1
1998 ATL 1B 8 0 15 0 1 1
1998 ATL C 45 39 275 29 1 2
1999 ATL 1B 2 1 4 0 0 0
1999 ATL C 98 85 616 48 5 7
2000 ATL C 7 7 39 2 1 0
2001 ATL C 5 2 10 1 0 0
2002 CLE C 42 34 235 19 3 7
2003 MIL C 102 91 613 32 6 6
2004 ATL 1B 1 0 10 0 0 1
2004 ATL C 66 42 290 22 3 4
2005 ATL C 13 9 38 4 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 501
First Base 25
Designated Hitter 1

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1999 NLCS MVP

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 ATL NL $625,000
2004 ATL NL $625,000
2003 MIL NL $500,000
2002 CLE AL $500,000
2001 ATL NL $650,000
2000 ATL NL $650,000
1999 ATL NL $630,000
1998 ATL NL $225,000
1997 ATL NL $172,500
1996 ATL NL $111,500
1995 ATL NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $4,798,000