Eduardo Perez
Born: 9/11/1969 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1993-07-27 | Final Game: 2006-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Eduardo Atanacio Perez
Biography
Eduardo Perez was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2006. Born in 1969, Perez played primarily as a position player and appeared in a total of 754 games over the course of his career. He was known for his power hitting, amassing 79 home runs and driving in 294 runs, while maintaining a career batting average of .247. His versatility allowed him to contribute to various teams throughout his tenure in the league.
Throughout his career, Perez showcased not only his offensive capabilities but also his tenacity on the base paths, accumulating 19 stolen bases. He played during a transformative time in baseball, witnessing the game's evolution in the late 1990s and early 2000s, an era marked by significant offensive production and the emergence of new training and conditioning methods. After retiring in 2006, Perez's legacy continued beyond his playing days, as he transitioned into coaching and broadcasting, helping to share his insights and appreciation for the game with future generations of players and fans.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 754 | 1800 | 238 | 445 | 88 | 3 | 79 | 294 | 19 | 194 | 393 | 0.247 | 0.326 | 0.431 | 0.757 | 46.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | LAA | AL | 52 | 180 | 16 | 45 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 30 | 5 | 9 | 39 | 0.250 | -341.8 |
| 1994 | LAA | AL | 38 | 129 | 10 | 27 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 3 | 12 | 29 | 0.209 | -356.4 |
| 1995 | LAA | AL | 29 | 71 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 9 | 0.169 | -251.4 |
| 1996 | CIN | NL | 18 | 36 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | CIN | NL | 106 | 297 | 44 | 75 | 18 | 0 | 16 | 52 | 5 | 29 | 76 | 0.253 | 253.2 |
| 1998 | CIN | NL | 84 | 172 | 20 | 41 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 0 | 21 | 45 | 0.238 | -385.3 |
| 1999 | STL | NL | 21 | 32 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0.344 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | STL | NL | 35 | 91 | 9 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 0.297 | 19.4 |
| 2002 | STL | NL | 96 | 154 | 22 | 31 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 26 | 0 | 17 | 36 | 0.201 | -61.0 |
| 2003 | STL | NL | 105 | 253 | 47 | 72 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 41 | 5 | 29 | 53 | 0.285 | 625.1 |
| 2004 | TBR | AL | 13 | 38 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0.211 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | TBR | AL | 77 | 161 | 23 | 41 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 28 | 0 | 26 | 30 | 0.255 | 541.6 |
| 2006 | CLE | AL | 37 | 99 | 16 | 30 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 22 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0.303 | 429.0 |
| 2006 | SEA | AL | 43 | 87 | 6 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 22 | 0.195 | 429.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.200 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | NLDS2 | SLN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2002 | NLCS | SLN | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.250 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 296 | 235 | 1902 | 156 | 13 | 187 |
| 3B | 104 | 83 | 54 | 165 | 16 | 12 |
| OF | 141 | 99 | 211 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CAL | 3B | 45 | 45 | 24 | 101 | 5 | 7 |
| 1994 | CAL | 1B | 38 | 35 | 305 | 15 | 1 | 30 |
| 1995 | CAL | 3B | 23 | 21 | 16 | 37 | 7 | 3 |
| 1996 | CIN | 1B | 8 | 6 | 56 | 7 | 0 | 6 |
| 1996 | CIN | 3B | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | CIN | 1B | 67 | 58 | 489 | 35 | 2 | 37 |
| 1997 | CIN | 3B | 8 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | CIN | OF | 12 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | CIN | 1B | 51 | 36 | 290 | 45 | 5 | 35 |
| 1998 | CIN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | CIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | SLN | 1B | 5 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 | SLN | OF | 6 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | SLN | 1B | 24 | 19 | 156 | 13 | 0 | 18 |
| 2000 | SLN | 3B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | SLN | OF | 4 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | SLN | 1B | 10 | 4 | 52 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 2002 | SLN | 3B | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | SLN | OF | 35 | 21 | 50 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | SLN | 1B | 5 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | SLN | 3B | 12 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| 2003 | SLN | OF | 71 | 51 | 113 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | TBA | 1B | 5 | 5 | 43 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 2004 | TBA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | TBA | OF | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | TBA | 1B | 49 | 42 | 264 | 18 | 2 | 22 |
| 2005 | TBA | 3B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | TBA | OF | 4 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | CLE | 1B | 29 | 27 | 210 | 14 | 2 | 23 |
| 2006 | CLE | OF | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | SEA | 1B | 5 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 296 |
| Third Base | 104 |
| Left Field | 44 |
| Right Field | 101 |
| Designated Hitter | 53 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | CLE | AL | $1,750,000 |
| 2005 | TBA | AL | $950,000 |
| 2004 | TBA | AL | $750,000 |
| 2003 | SLN | NL | $500,000 |
| 2002 | SLN | NL | $450,000 |
| 1998 | CIN | NL | $300,000 |
| 1997 | CIN | NL | $180,000 |
| 1996 | CIN | NL | $140,000 |
| 1995 | CAL | AL | $135,000 |
| 1994 | CAL | AL | $135,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $5,290,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State University | Tallahassee | FL | 1989, 1990, 1991 |