Santiago Perez, baseball player, 2000-2001

Santiago Perez

Born: 12/30/1975 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2000-06-03 | Final Game: 2001-07-01

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Santiago Alberto Perez

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Biography

Santiago Perez, born in 1975, had a brief but memorable career in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2001. Primarily serving as a position player, Perez appeared in 67 games during his time in the league. Known for his speed on the basepaths, he recorded 9 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game beyond traditional hitting statistics. However, his offensive contributions were limited, finishing his career with a batting average of .188, 25 hits, 6 RBIs, and no home runs. Although Perez's playing time was constrained, he played in an era marked by significant changes in baseball, including the increasing emphasis on power hitting and the evolution of player conditioning. His career spanned across the early 2000s, a time when teams began to prioritize speed and agility, which allowed players like him to have a role, even if their offensive production did not mirror the power-hitting trends of the time. Despite the challenges, Perez’s journey through the major leagues remains a testament to the diverse skill sets that players brought to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
67 133 21 25 3 0 0 6 9 23 38 0.188 0.308 0.211 0.519 -716.9

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 29.7% below league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career SLG .211 vs. league average .432 across their career seasons — 51.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.519 vs. league average 0.771 across their career seasons — 32.7% 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
2000 MIL NL 24 52 8 9 2 0 0 2 4 8 9 0.173 .270 (-36%) .344 (-16%) .437 (-52%) .782 (-36%) -325.3
2001 SDP NL 43 81 13 16 1 0 0 4 5 15 29 0.198 .263 (-25%) .332 (-4%) .426 (-51%) .758 (-30%) -391.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2 1 4 2 0 0
OF 26 10 35 1 2 0
SS 28 19 29 55 8 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2000 MIL SS 20 14 21 45 6 11
2001 SDN 2B 2 1 4 2 0 0
2001 SDN OF 26 10 35 1 2 0
2001 SDN SS 8 5 8 10 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2
Shortstop 28
Left Field 9
Center Field 10
Right Field 8

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 SDN NL $207,000
Total Career Earnings $207,000