Cecil Perkins

Born: 12/1/1940 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 10/28/2021 in Martinsburg, WV, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-07-05 | Final Game: 1967-07-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Cecil Boyce Perkins

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Biography

Cecil Perkins was a professional baseball player born in 1940, whose career spanned a brief yet notable period from July 5, 1967, to July 8, 1967. As a position player, Perkins made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was transitioning from the more traditional styles of the past to the more dynamic strategies that would define the following decades. Although his time in the big leagues was limited to just two games, he left a memorable imprint through his participation in the sport during a pivotal era. During his brief stint in the majors, Perkins recorded no hits in two games, concluding his career with a batting average of .0. Despite the lack of offensive statistics, he managed to contribute one run batted in (RBI), showcasing his ability to impact the game even in limited opportunities. His career, while short-lived, reflects the challenges faced by many players of his time who struggled to secure a lasting position in a rapidly evolving league. Despite the brevity of his career, Cecil Perkins remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless athletes who aspired to make their mark on America's pastime.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
17.0	16.0	3.0	4.0	0	0	0	2.0	1.0	0	1.0	0.250	0.294	0.250	0.544

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1944	17.0	16.0	3.0	4.0	0	0	0	2.0	1.0	0	1.0	0.250	0.294	0.250	0.544

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	2	1	0	0	0	5.0	6	5	1	2	1	9.00	0

Career ERA 9.00 vs. league average 3.30 across their career seasons — 172.5% 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
1967	NYY	AL	0	1	2	1	0	0	0	5.0	6	5	2	1	9.00	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

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

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .242 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.664 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1967	NYY	AL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	1	1	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1967	NYA	P	2	1	1	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Salem International University	Salem	WV	1961, 1962