Jhonny Peralta
Born: 5/28/1982 in Santiago, Santiago, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2003-06-12 | Final Game: 2017-06-06
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Jhonny Antonio Peralta
Biography
Jhonny Peralta was a professional baseball player born in 1982, who had an impactful career as a shortstop and third baseman from 2003 until his retirement in 2017. Over the course of 1,798 games, Peralta established himself as a reliable hitter, amassing 1,761 hits and 202 home runs, while driving in 873 runs with a batting average of .267. Known for his power at the plate and solid defensive skills, he demonstrated versatility by playing multiple infield positions, contributing to his teams both offensively and defensively.
Throughout his career, Peralta was recognized for his talents, earning three selections to the All-Star Game. He played during a dynamic era of baseball that saw an increase in offensive production, and he was part of several competitive teams, making significant contributions during the regular season and postseason alike. Peralta's legacy includes not only his impressive statistics but also his role in the evolution of the shortstop position, showcasing the combination of power and athleticism that has become increasingly valued in modern baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1798 | 6599 | 841 | 1761 | 376 | 24 | 202 | 873 | 17 | 606 | 1450 | 0.267 | 0.329 | 0.423 | 0.752 | 2785.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | CLE | AL | 77 | 242 | 24 | 55 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 1 | 20 | 65 | 0.227 | -800.0 |
| 2004 | CLE | AL | 8 | 25 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.240 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | CLE | AL | 141 | 504 | 82 | 147 | 35 | 4 | 24 | 78 | 0 | 58 | 128 | 0.292 | 1879.5 |
| 2006 | CLE | AL | 149 | 569 | 84 | 146 | 28 | 3 | 13 | 68 | 0 | 56 | 152 | 0.257 | -937.1 |
| 2007 | CLE | AL | 152 | 574 | 87 | 155 | 27 | 1 | 21 | 72 | 4 | 61 | 146 | 0.270 | 219.4 |
| 2008 | CLE | AL | 154 | 605 | 104 | 167 | 42 | 4 | 23 | 89 | 3 | 48 | 126 | 0.276 | 761.3 |
| 2009 | CLE | AL | 151 | 582 | 57 | 148 | 35 | 1 | 11 | 83 | 0 | 51 | 134 | 0.254 | -1016.7 |
| 2010 | CLE | AL | 91 | 334 | 37 | 82 | 23 | 2 | 7 | 43 | 1 | 32 | 69 | 0.246 | -342.6 |
| 2010 | DET | AL | 57 | 217 | 23 | 55 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 38 | 0 | 21 | 34 | 0.253 | -342.6 |
| 2011 | DET | AL | 146 | 525 | 68 | 157 | 25 | 3 | 21 | 86 | 0 | 40 | 95 | 0.299 | 1406.5 |
| 2012 | DET | AL | 150 | 531 | 58 | 127 | 32 | 3 | 13 | 63 | 1 | 49 | 105 | 0.239 | -543.1 |
| 2013 | DET | AL | 107 | 409 | 50 | 124 | 30 | 0 | 11 | 55 | 3 | 35 | 98 | 0.303 | 1097.2 |
| 2014 | STL | NL | 157 | 560 | 61 | 147 | 38 | 0 | 21 | 75 | 3 | 58 | 112 | 0.263 | 1287.9 |
| 2015 | STL | NL | 155 | 579 | 64 | 159 | 26 | 1 | 17 | 71 | 1 | 50 | 111 | 0.275 | 450.7 |
| 2016 | STL | NL | 82 | 289 | 37 | 75 | 17 | 1 | 8 | 29 | 0 | 20 | 56 | 0.260 | -223.4 |
| 2017 | STL | NL | 21 | 54 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0.204 | -338.3 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 211 | 18 | 54 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 26 | 15 | 45 | 0.256 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NLDS1 | SLN | 4 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0.143 |
| 2014 | NLCS | SLN | 5 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0.118 |
| 2014 | NLDS2 | SLN | 4 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.214 |
| 2013 | ALCS | DET | 6 | 21 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0.286 |
| 2013 | ALDS2 | DET | 4 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0.417 |
| 2012 | ALCS | DET | 4 | 18 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0.389 |
| 2012 | ALDS2 | DET | 5 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.294 |
| 2012 | WS | DET | 4 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0.067 |
| 2011 | ALCS | DET | 6 | 23 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.217 |
| 2011 | ALDS1 | DET | 5 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0.222 |
| 2007 | ALDS2 | CLE | 4 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0.467 |
| 2007 | ALCS | CLE | 7 | 27 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 0.259 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 295 | 285 | 200 | 570 | 26 | 64 |
| OF | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 1459 | 1424 | 2097 | 4123 | 124 | 920 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | CLE | 3B | 6 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | CLE | SS | 72 | 69 | 104 | 222 | 8 | 43 |
| 2004 | CLE | 3B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | CLE | SS | 7 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 2 |
| 2005 | CLE | SS | 141 | 138 | 207 | 413 | 19 | 104 |
| 2006 | CLE | SS | 147 | 145 | 235 | 459 | 16 | 95 |
| 2007 | CLE | SS | 152 | 149 | 249 | 452 | 19 | 106 |
| 2008 | CLE | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | CLE | SS | 146 | 143 | 217 | 427 | 14 | 104 |
| 2009 | CLE | 3B | 104 | 103 | 78 | 211 | 15 | 19 |
| 2009 | CLE | SS | 41 | 37 | 62 | 123 | 4 | 36 |
| 2010 | CLE | 3B | 91 | 89 | 61 | 194 | 5 | 24 |
| 2010 | DET | 1B | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | DET | 3B | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 | DET | SS | 46 | 44 | 70 | 118 | 3 | 26 |
| 2011 | DET | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | DET | SS | 145 | 140 | 218 | 383 | 7 | 83 |
| 2012 | DET | SS | 149 | 145 | 229 | 359 | 7 | 75 |
| 2013 | DET | SS | 106 | 103 | 140 | 294 | 4 | 54 |
| 2013 | DET | OF | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | SLN | SS | 152 | 151 | 191 | 418 | 12 | 98 |
| 2015 | SLN | SS | 148 | 147 | 157 | 420 | 8 | 88 |
| 2016 | SLN | 3B | 67 | 67 | 39 | 125 | 4 | 15 |
| 2016 | SLN | SS | 7 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 0 | 6 |
| 2017 | SLN | 3B | 15 | 14 | 11 | 21 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 295 |
| Shortstop | 1459 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 24 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SLN | NL | $12,500,000 |
| 2015 | SLN | NL | $15,000,000 |
| 2014 | SLN | NL | $15,500,000 |
| 2013 | DET | AL | $6,000,000 |
| 2012 | DET | AL | $5,500,000 |
| 2011 | DET | AL | $5,250,000 |
| 2010 | CLE | AL | $4,850,000 |
| 2009 | CLE | AL | $3,650,000 |
| 2008 | CLE | AL | $2,500,000 |
| 2007 | CLE | AL | $1,000,000 |
| 2006 | CLE | AL | $377,300 |
| 2005 | CLE | AL | $316,700 |
| Total Career Earnings | $72,444,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 14th | 17.0 | 420 | 0 |