Mike Perez

Born: 10/19/1964 in Yauco, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1990-09-05 | Final Game: 1997-08-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Michael Irvin Perez

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Biography

Mike Perez, born in 1964, was a professional baseball pitcher who made a significant impact during his career from 1990 to 1997. Known for his competitive spirit and reliable performance on the mound, Perez finished his career with a record of 24-16 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.56. He was particularly noted for his ability to strike out batters, amassing a total of 224 strikeouts, and demonstrating his effectiveness as a closer with 22 saves. Competing in an era characterized by a mix of power hitters and evolving pitching styles, Perez carved out a niche as a versatile pitcher capable of both starting games and providing late-inning relief. His contributions to his teams were marked by his consistent ability to control the game and manage pressure situations, qualities that endeared him to fans and coaches alike. After retiring from professional baseball, Perez's legacy remained as a testament to the skill and determination of pitchers during a transformative period in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
24	16	313	0	0	0	22	346.0	334	137	26	120	224	3.56	0

Career ERA 3.56 vs. league average 4.20 across their career seasons — 15.2% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1990	STL	NL	1	0	13	1	13.7	12	6	3	5	3.95	3.86 (-2%)	-
1991	STL	NL	0	2	14	0	17.0	19	11	7	7	5.82	3.91 (-49%)	-
1992	STL	NL	9	3	77	0	93.0	70	19	32	46	1.84	3.75 (+51%)	-
1993	STL	NL	7	2	65	7	72.7	65	20	20	58	2.48	4.19 (+41%)	-
1994	STL	NL	2	3	36	12	31.0	52	30	10	20	8.71	4.51 (-93%)	-
1995	CHC	NL	2	6	68	2	71.3	72	29	27	49	3.66	4.45 (+18%)	-
1996	CHC	NL	1	0	24	0	27.0	29	14	13	22	4.67	4.61 (-1%)	-
1997	KCR	AL	2	0	16	0	20.3	15	8	8	17	3.54	4.39 (+19%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
313	11	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	7	0.000	0.214	0.000	0.214	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 35.5% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.214 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 70.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1990	STL	NL	13	1	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1991	STL	NL	14	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1992	STL	NL	77	4	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
1993	STL	NL	65	1	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1994	STL	NL	36	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1995	CHC	NL	68	4	1	2	4	0.000	—	—	—	—
1996	CHC	NL	24	1	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1997	KCR	AL	16	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—