Jhonny Peralta, baseball player, 202 home runs, 2003-2017

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

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

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