Martin Perez, baseball player, 2012

Martin Perez

Born: 4/4/1991 in Guanare, Portuguesa, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2012-06-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

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Biography

Martin Perez is a professional baseball pitcher born in 1991, who has made his mark in Major League Baseball since his debut in 2012. Currently an active player, Perez has established himself as a reliable presence on the mound, boasting a career record of 90-87 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.44. Over the course of his career, he has accumulated 1,109 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute significantly to his team's pitching staff. Despite not recording any saves, his role as a starting pitcher emphasizes his endurance and capability to navigate opposing lineups through multiple innings. Known for his competitive spirit and strong work ethic, Perez earned recognition as an All-Star during his career, reflecting his status as one of the noteworthy pitchers of his generation. His journey through the league highlights his adaptability and perseverance, especially in an era where pitching talent is continually scrutinized. As he continues to play, Perez not only adds to his personal achievements but also contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, influencing younger players and earning respect across the league.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
91 93 325 279 4 3 0 1631.7 1750 800 191 590 1153 4.41 0

Career ERA 4.41 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — 6.9% worse 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
2012 TEX AL 1 4 12 6 0 0 0 38.0 47 23 15 25 5.45 4.01 (-36%) -127.1
2013 TEX AL 10 6 20 20 1 0 0 124.3 129 50 37 84 3.62 3.87 (+6%) -1162.5
2014 TEX AL 4 3 8 8 2 2 0 51.3 50 25 19 35 4.38 3.74 (-17%) 56.4
2015 TEX AL 3 6 14 14 0 0 0 78.7 88 39 24 48 4.46 3.96 (-13%) 1121.0
2016 TEX AL 10 11 33 33 0 0 0 198.7 205 97 76 103 4.39 4.19 (-5%) -1580.2
2017 TEX AL 13 12 32 32 0 0 0 185.0 221 99 63 115 4.82 4.36 (-11%) -1399.7
2018 TEX AL 2 7 22 15 0 0 0 85.3 116 59 36 52 6.22 4.15 (-50%) -3400.5
2019 MIN AL 10 7 32 29 0 0 0 165.3 184 94 67 135 5.12 4.51 (-14%) -660.8
2020 BOS AL 3 5 12 12 0 0 0 62.0 55 31 28 46 4.50 4.45 (-1%) -677.7
2021 BOS AL 7 8 36 22 0 0 0 114.0 136 60 36 97 4.74 4.27 (-11%) -1614.8
2022 TEX AL 12 8 32 32 1 1 0 196.3 178 63 69 169 2.89 3.97 (+27%) 3590.4
2023 TEX AL 10 4 35 20 0 0 0 141.7 150 70 49 93 4.45 4.33 (-3%) -2404.9
2024 PIT NL 2 5 16 16 0 0 0 83.0 105 48 32 63 5.20 4.08 (-28%) -1839.3
2024 SDP NL 3 1 10 10 0 0 0 52.0 46 20 17 44 3.46 4.08 (+15%) -
2025 CHW AL 1 6 11 10 0 0 0 56.0 40 22 22 44 3.54 4.14 (+15%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
325 26 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 0.038 0.038 0.038 0.077 0.0

Career AVG .038 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 84.6% below league average.

Career OBP .038 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 87.9% below league average.

Career SLG .038 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — 90.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.077 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 89.4% 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
2012 TEX AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 TEX AL 20 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2014 TEX AL 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2015 TEX AL 14 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2016 TEX AL 33 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2017 TEX AL 32 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2018 TEX AL 22 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2019 MIN AL 32 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2020 BOS AL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 BOS AL 36 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2022 TEX AL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2023 TEX AL 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2024 PIT NL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2024 SDP NL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2025 CHW AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2023 WS TEX 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2021 ALCS BOS 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2015 ALDS2 TEX 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 1 6 1 0 9.3 17 12 9 3 11.57

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2023 WS TEX 0 0 1 0 0 1.3 5 4 2 1 27.00
2021 ALCS BOS 0 0 4 0 0 3.0 6 4 4 0 12.00
2015 ALDS2 TEX 0 1 1 1 0 5.0 6 4 3 2 7.20

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 325 279 59 172 11 15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2012 TEX P 12 6 1 2 0 0
2013 TEX P 20 20 4 22 1 1
2014 TEX P 8 8 1 5 0 1
2015 TEX P 14 14 5 6 1 1
2016 TEX P 33 33 9 25 1 3
2017 TEX P 32 32 6 19 2 1
2018 TEX P 22 15 1 7 0 1
2019 MIN P 32 29 9 19 2 0
2020 BOS P 12 12 0 3 0 0
2021 BOS P 36 22 3 14 0 2
2022 TEX P 32 32 6 19 2 1
2023 TEX P 35 20 6 15 0 3
2024 PIT P 16 16 6 5 0 1
2024 SDN P 10 10 0 9 0 0
2025 CHA P 11 10 2 2 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 325

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2022 Pitcher of the Month May
2013 Rookie of the Month August

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 TEX AL $3,150,000
2015 TEX AL $1,000,000
2014 TEX AL $750,000
2013 TEX AL $492,000
Total Career Earnings $5,392,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2013 Rookie of the Year AL 6th 2.0 150 0