Fernando Perez, baseball player, 2008-2009

Fernando Perez

Born: 4/23/1983 in Elizabeth, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-09-05 | Final Game: 2009-10-04

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

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Biography

Fernando Perez was a professional baseball player born in 1983, who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2008 to 2009. He made his debut on September 5, 2008, showcasing his skills in the outfield with an emphasis on speed and agility. Over the course of his brief career, Perez appeared in 41 games, where he recorded 22 hits, including 3 home runs, and drove in 10 runs, finishing with a batting average of .234. Additionally, he demonstrated his base-running prowess by stealing 5 bases, highlighting his ability to impact the game beyond just hitting. Though his time in the majors was short-lived, Perez's contributions were notable during an era marked by a blend of emerging young talent and seasoned veterans. He played in a competitive environment that emphasized both offensive and defensive skills, making him a valuable asset to the teams he represented. While he may not have amassed overwhelming statistics, Perez's speed and versatility allowed him to carve out a niche in the game, leaving a lasting impression on those who watched him play.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
41 94 22 22 2 0 3 10 5 8 27 0.234 0.301 0.351 0.652 62.0

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 11.0% below league average.

Career OBP .301 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.

Career SLG .351 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 15.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.652 vs. league average 0.750 across their career seasons — 13.1% 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 TBR AL 23 60 18 15 2 0 3 8 5 8 16 0.250 .263 (-5%) .333 (+4%) .416 (+4%) .749 (+4%) 62.0
2009 TBR AL 18 34 4 7 0 0 0 2 0 0 11 0.206 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 9 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.111

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2008 ALCS TBA 3 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000
2008 ALDS2 TBA 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250
2008 WS TBA 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
OF 37 25 82 1 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 TBA OF 23 15 53 1 0 1
2009 TBA OF 14 10 29 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 13
Center Field 23
Right Field 3
Designated Hitter 3

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2009 TBA AL $402,800
Total Career Earnings $402,800

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Columbia University New York NY 2002, 2003, 2004