Timo Perez

Born: 4/8/1975 in Bani, Peravia, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2000-09-01 | Final Game: 2007-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Timoniel Perez

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Biography

Timo Perez, born in 1975, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2007. Primarily playing as an outfielder, Perez appeared in 603 games over the course of his career, showcasing a blend of speed and contact hitting. He finished with a respectable batting average of .269, totaling 449 hits, 26 home runs, and 185 RBIs. Known for his agility on the bases, he also contributed 23 stolen bases, demonstrating his ability to not only get on base but to also advance when opportunities arose. During his career, Perez played for teams including the New York Mets and the St. Louis Cardinals, where he developed a reputation as a reliable player who could step up in crucial moments. His tenure in the early 2000s placed him in a transitional era of baseball, as the game was increasingly focusing on power hitting and analytics. While not a superstar, Perez's contributions were significant in supporting his teams and earning a place in the hearts of fans. His journey through Major League Baseball reflects the dedication and spirit of a player who thrived in the competitive environment of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
603	1671	187	449	91	10	26	185	23	92	159	0.269	0.308	0.382	0.690	-3035.0

Career AVG .269 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.

Career SLG .382 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.690 vs. league average 0.760 across their career seasons — 9.3% 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	NYN	NL	24	49	11	14	4	1	1	3	1	3	5	0.286	—	—	—	—	2.4
2001	NYN	NL	85	239	26	59	9	1	5	22	1	12	25	0.247	.263 (-6%)	.332 (-13%)	.426 (-17%)	.758 (-15%)	-714.8
2002	NYN	NL	136	444	52	131	27	6	8	47	10	23	36	0.295	.261 (+13%)	.331 (avg)	.416 (+5%)	.747 (+3%)	141.2
2003	NYN	NL	127	346	32	93	21	0	4	42	5	18	29	0.269	.264 (+2%)	.332 (-9%)	.422 (-14%)	.754 (-12%)	-945.1
2004	CHW	AL	103	293	38	72	12	0	5	40	3	15	29	0.246	.266 (-8%)	.335 (-15%)	.427 (-21%)	.762 (-18%)	-1083.8
2005	CHW	AL	76	179	13	39	8	0	2	15	2	12	25	0.218	.264 (-18%)	.330 (-20%)	.418 (-29%)	.749 (-25%)	-846.0
2006	STL	NL	23	31	3	6	1	0	1	3	0	3	4	0.194	—	—	—	—	0.0
2007	DET	AL	29	90	12	35	9	2	0	13	1	6	6	0.389	.268 (+45%)	.335 (+27%)	.422 (+26%)	.758 (+27%)	411.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
16	58	11	14	3	0	0	3	2	9	0.241

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2005	ALDS1	CHA	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000
2005	WS	CHA	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000
2000	NLCS	NYN	5	23	8	7	2	0	1	3	0.304
2000	NLDS2	NYN	4	17	2	5	1	3	0	2	0.294
2000	WS	NYN	5	16	1	2	0	0	1	4	0.125

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	1	13	1	1	1
OF	479	385	864	37	16	10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2000	NYN	OF	19	10	30	2	1	0
2001	NYN	OF	73	54	128	5	0	1
2002	NYN	OF	122	107	266	9	6	3
2003	NYN	OF	104	85	180	6	2	1
2004	CHA	OF	80	69	135	8	2	4
2005	CHA	1B	2	1	13	1	1	1
2005	CHA	OF	50	35	75	5	3	1
2006	SLN	OF	7	3	6	0	0	0
2007	DET	OF	24	22	44	2	2	0