Glen Perkins, baseball player, 2006-2017

Glen Perkins

Born: 3/2/1983 in St. Paul, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-09-21 | Final Game: 2017-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Glen Weston Perkins

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Biography

Glen Perkins was a talented left-handed pitcher who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during his career from 2006 to 2017. Born in 1983, Perkins spent the majority of his playing days with the Minnesota Twins, where he established himself as a reliable closer. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 35-25 with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.88 and recorded 504 strikeouts. His effectiveness on the mound earned him three All-Star selections, highlighting his status as one of the premier relievers during his peak years. Known for his sharp slider and ability to perform under pressure, Perkins was a key figure in the Twins' bullpen, particularly during the latter part of his career. He tallied an impressive 120 saves, showcasing his talent for closing games and securing victories for his team. Perkins' contributions were especially vital during a competitive era in the American League, where he faced some of the most formidable lineups in baseball. His dedication to the game and consistent performance made him a beloved figure among Twins fans and a respected player within the league.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
35 25 409 44 0 0 120 624.3 646 269 74 158 504 3.88 0

Career ERA 3.88 vs. league average 4.15 across their career seasons — 6.5% better 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
2006 MIN AL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 5.7 3 1 0 6 1.59 — 0.0
2007 MIN AL 0 0 19 0 0 0 0 28.7 23 10 12 20 3.14 4.47 (+30%) 185.1
2008 MIN AL 12 4 26 26 0 0 0 151.0 183 74 39 74 4.41 4.32 (-2%) -3171.6
2009 MIN AL 6 7 18 17 0 0 0 96.3 120 63 23 45 5.89 4.32 (-36%) -842.0
2010 MIN AL 1 1 13 1 0 0 0 21.7 29 14 5 14 5.82 4.08 (-43%) -409.7
2011 MIN AL 4 4 65 0 0 0 2 61.7 55 17 21 65 2.48 3.94 (+37%) 2393.8
2012 MIN AL 3 1 70 0 0 0 16 70.3 57 20 16 78 2.56 4.01 (+36%) 1514.1
2013 MIN AL 2 0 61 0 0 0 36 62.7 43 16 15 77 2.30 3.87 (+41%) 2183.7
2014 MIN AL 4 3 63 0 0 0 34 61.7 62 25 11 66 3.65 3.74 (+2%) 1000.5
2015 MIN AL 3 5 60 0 0 0 32 57.0 58 21 10 54 3.32 3.96 (+16%) 207.2
2016 MIN AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.0 5 2 1 3 9.00 — 0.0
2017 MIN AL 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 5.7 8 6 5 2 9.53 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
409 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.735 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
2006 MIN AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 MIN AL 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 MIN AL 26 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2009 MIN AL 18 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2010 MIN AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 MIN AL 65 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 MIN AL 70 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 MIN AL 61 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 MIN AL 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 MIN AL 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2016 MIN AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2017 MIN AL 8 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
1 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
2006 ALDS2 MIN 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 0 1 0 0 0.3 2 0 0 0 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2006 ALDS2 MIN 0 0 1 0 0 0.3 2 0 0 0 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 409 44 19 86 4 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 MIN P 4 0 0 1 0 0
2007 MIN P 19 0 0 3 0 2
2008 MIN P 26 26 2 25 1 0
2009 MIN P 18 17 3 8 1 1
2010 MIN P 13 1 1 9 0 0
2011 MIN P 65 0 3 7 1 0
2012 MIN P 70 0 2 13 1 0
2013 MIN P 61 0 2 5 0 0
2014 MIN P 63 0 2 8 0 0
2015 MIN P 60 0 2 7 0 0
2016 MIN P 2 0 0 0 0 0
2017 MIN P 8 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 409

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 MIN AL $6,300,000
2015 MIN AL $4,650,000
2014 MIN AL $4,025,000
2013 MIN AL $2,500,000
2012 MIN AL $1,550,000
2011 MIN AL $700,000
2009 MIN AL $430,000
Total Career Earnings $20,155,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Minnesota Minneapolis MN 2003, 2004