Jose Peraza
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2015-2021)
Jose Peraza was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 2015 to 2021 for 4 teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 7 seasons. In 618 career games, he hit .266 with 534 hits, 35 home runs, and 182 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2015-08-10
- Last Game
- 2021-10-03
Full name: Jose Francisco Peraza
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 618 | 2,011 | 234 | 534 | 82 | 14 | 35 | 182 | 79 | 89 | 282 | .266 | .306 | .372 | .679 | -2,644 |
Career AVG .266 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — +5.7% above league average.
Career OBP .306 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .372 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.
Career OPS .679 vs. league average .737 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | LAN | NL | 7 | 22 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2016 | CIN | NL | 72 | 241 | 25 | 78 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 25 | 21 | 7 | 33 | .324 | .255 (+27%) | .321 (+9%) | .417 (-2%) | .738 (+3%) | 139.8 |
| 2017 | CIN | NL | 143 | 487 | 50 | 126 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 23 | 20 | 70 | .259 | .254 (+1%) | .324 (-8%) | .425 (-24%) | .750 (-17%) | -1330.0 |
| 2018 | CIN | NL | 157 | 632 | 85 | 182 | 31 | 4 | 14 | 58 | 23 | 29 | 75 | .288 | .247 (+16%) | .318 (+2%) | .409 (+2%) | .727 (+2%) | 183.2 |
| 2019 | CIN | NL | 141 | 376 | 37 | 90 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 33 | 7 | 17 | 58 | .239 | .252 (-5%) | .322 (-12%) | .434 (-20%) | .757 (-17%) | -1047.0 |
| 2020 | BOS | AL | 34 | 111 | 13 | 25 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 18 | .225 | .244 (-8%) | .321 (-15%) | .417 (-18%) | .739 (-17%) | -321.0 |
| 2021 | NYN | NL | 64 | 142 | 21 | 29 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 20 | 1 | 9 | 26 | .204 | .243 (-16%) | .317 (-16%) | .410 (-7%) | .727 (-11%) | -269.4 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 618 | 2,011 | 234 | 534 | 82 | 14 | 35 | 182 | 79 | 89 | 282 | .266 | — | — | — | — | -2,644 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 2020 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.40 | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (621 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 305 | 963 | 125 | 254 | 19 | 88 | .264 |
| Away | 313 | 1048 | 109 | 280 | 16 | 94 | .267 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 1.2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.40 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-03 | NYN | ATL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-10-02 | NYN | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021-10-01 | NYN | ATL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021-09-29 | NYN | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-09-28 | NYN | MIA | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-09-28 | NYN | MIA | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021-09-26 | NYN | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-09-25 | NYN | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021-09-24 | NYN | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-09-22 | NYN | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 3 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-08-13 | BOS | TBR | — | 0.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-08-16 | CIN | STL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-07-30 | CIN | PIT | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 236 | 188 | 312 | 472 | 15 | 123 |
| 3B | 15 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 3 | 3 |
| OF | 66 | 40 | 74 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 285 | 252 | 273 | 653 | 31 | 124 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | LAN | 2B | 6 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 2 | 5 |
| 2015 | LAN | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | CIN | 2B | 12 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| 2016 | CIN | OF | 21 | 19 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | CIN | SS | 31 | 29 | 41 | 66 | 2 | 8 |
| 2017 | CIN | 2B | 77 | 69 | 122 | 184 | 3 | 50 |
| 2017 | CIN | OF | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | CIN | SS | 55 | 48 | 47 | 125 | 5 | 19 |
| 2018 | CIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | CIN | SS | 156 | 152 | 161 | 403 | 22 | 85 |
| 2019 | CIN | 2B | 78 | 50 | 80 | 126 | 6 | 33 |
| 2019 | CIN | 3B | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | CIN | OF | 35 | 15 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | CIN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | CIN | SS | 39 | 22 | 23 | 56 | 2 | 11 |
| 2020 | BOS | 2B | 27 | 24 | 43 | 61 | 3 | 17 |
| 2020 | BOS | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | BOS | OF | 5 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | BOS | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | BOS | SS | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | NYN | 2B | 36 | 32 | 47 | 59 | 0 | 12 |
| 2021 | NYN | 3B | 9 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | NYN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | NYN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
| Second Base | 236 |
| Third Base | 15 |
| Shortstop | 285 |
| Left Field | 47 |
| Center Field | 21 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Jose Peraza (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Jose Peraza: the record in brief
The profile opens with Jose Peraza's first major league game on August 10, 2015; the last one listed came on October 3, 2021. Peraza played for the Los Angeles Dodgers (2015), the Cincinnati Reds (2016 through 2019), the Boston Red Sox (2020), and the New York Mets (2021). Born on April 30, 1994, in Barinas, Barinas, Venezuela, Peraza is listed as a shortstop and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6-foot-0 and 210 pounds. The bio lists the given name Jose Francisco.
In 618 games and 2,011 at bats, Peraza batted .266 with 534 hits; the totals also include 35 home runs, 182 RBI, and 79 stolen bases. Peraza's career OPS of .679 combines a .306 on-base mark with .372 slugging. Measured against the leagues Peraza played in, the .266 career average compares with a .251 league average over the same seasons, 5.7% above the league. In OPS terms, Peraza's .679 stands 7.9% below the league's .737. The single-season home run high is 14, set in 2018.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jose Peraza
- What years did Jose Peraza play?
- Jose Peraza played in Major League Baseball from 2015 to 2021.
- Was Jose Peraza a pitcher?
- No. Jose Peraza was a position player (Shortstop), though he did pitch in 3 career games.
- How many home runs did Jose Peraza hit?
- Jose Peraza hit 35 career home runs with 534 hits.
- What teams did Jose Peraza play for?
- Jose Peraza played for 4 teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers (2015), the Cincinnati Reds (2016–2019), the Boston Red Sox (2020), and the New York Mets (2021).
- What were Jose Peraza's career stats?
- In 618 games, Jose Peraza had 534 hits, 35 home runs, 182 RBI, 234 runs, and 79 stolen bases, with a .266 batting average.
- What position did Jose Peraza play?
- Jose Peraza played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jose Peraza and how much did he weigh?
- Jose Peraza was listed at 6 feet and 210 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jose Peraza hit each season?
- Jose Peraza's home runs by season: 0 in 2015, 3 in 2016, 5 in 2017, 14 in 2018, 6 in 2019, 1 in 2020, and 6 in 2021. His most in one season was 14, in 2018.
- What was Jose Peraza's career batting average?
- Jose Peraza batted .266 over his career, with 534 hits in 2,011 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jose Peraza have?
- Jose Peraza drove in 182 runs in his career.
- What was Jose Peraza's career ERA?
- Jose Peraza finished with a 5.40 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.
- Is Jose Peraza in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jose Peraza has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.