Martin Perez
Born: 4/4/1991 in Guanare, Portuguesa, Venezuela
MLB Debut: 2012-06-27
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs
Biography
Martin Perez is a professional baseball pitcher born in 1991, who has made his mark in Major League Baseball since his debut in 2012. Currently an active player, Perez has established himself as a reliable presence on the mound, boasting a career record of 90-87 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.44. Over the course of his career, he has accumulated 1,109 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute significantly to his team's pitching staff. Despite not recording any saves, his role as a starting pitcher emphasizes his endurance and capability to navigate opposing lineups through multiple innings.
Known for his competitive spirit and strong work ethic, Perez earned recognition as an All-Star during his career, reflecting his status as one of the noteworthy pitchers of his generation. His journey through the league highlights his adaptability and perseverance, especially in an era where pitching talent is continually scrutinized. As he continues to play, Perez not only adds to his personal achievements but also contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, influencing younger players and earning respect across the league.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | 87 | 314 | 269 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1575.7 | 1710 | 778 | 185 | 568 | 1109 | 4.44 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | TEX | AL | 1 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.0 | 47 | 23 | 15 | 25 | 5.45 | -127.1 |
| 2013 | TEX | AL | 10 | 6 | 20 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 124.3 | 129 | 50 | 37 | 84 | 3.62 | -1162.5 |
| 2014 | TEX | AL | 4 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 51.3 | 50 | 25 | 19 | 35 | 4.38 | 56.4 |
| 2015 | TEX | AL | 3 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78.7 | 88 | 39 | 24 | 48 | 4.46 | 1121.0 |
| 2016 | TEX | AL | 10 | 11 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 198.7 | 205 | 97 | 76 | 103 | 4.39 | -1580.2 |
| 2017 | TEX | AL | 13 | 12 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 185.0 | 221 | 99 | 63 | 115 | 4.82 | -1399.7 |
| 2018 | TEX | AL | 2 | 7 | 22 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 85.3 | 116 | 59 | 36 | 52 | 6.22 | -3400.5 |
| 2019 | MIN | AL | 10 | 7 | 32 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 165.3 | 184 | 94 | 67 | 135 | 5.12 | -660.8 |
| 2020 | BOS | AL | 3 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62.0 | 55 | 31 | 28 | 46 | 4.50 | -677.7 |
| 2021 | BOS | AL | 7 | 8 | 36 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 114.0 | 136 | 60 | 36 | 97 | 4.74 | -1614.8 |
| 2022 | TEX | AL | 12 | 8 | 32 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 196.3 | 178 | 63 | 69 | 169 | 2.89 | 3590.4 |
| 2023 | TEX | AL | 10 | 4 | 35 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 141.7 | 150 | 70 | 49 | 93 | 4.45 | -2404.9 |
| 2024 | PIT | NL | 2 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83.0 | 105 | 48 | 32 | 63 | 5.20 | -1839.3 |
| 2024 | SDP | NL | 3 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52.0 | 46 | 20 | 17 | 44 | 3.46 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 314 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0.038 | 0.038 | 0.038 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | TEX | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | TEX | AL | 20 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | TEX | AL | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | TEX | AL | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | TEX | AL | 33 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | TEX | AL | 32 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | TEX | AL | 22 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | MIN | AL | 32 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | BOS | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | BOS | AL | 36 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | TEX | AL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | TEX | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | PIT | NL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | SDP | NL | 10 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | WS | TEX | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2021 | ALCS | BOS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2015 | ALDS2 | TEX | 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 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 9.3 | 17 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 11.57 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | WS | TEX | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 27.00 |
| 2021 | ALCS | BOS | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 12.00 |
| 2015 | ALDS2 | TEX | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5.0 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 7.20 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 314 | 269 | 57 | 170 | 9 | 15 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | TEX | P | 12 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | TEX | P | 20 | 20 | 4 | 22 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | TEX | P | 8 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | TEX | P | 14 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | TEX | P | 33 | 33 | 9 | 25 | 1 | 3 |
| 2017 | TEX | P | 32 | 32 | 6 | 19 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 | TEX | P | 22 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | MIN | P | 32 | 29 | 9 | 19 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | BOS | P | 12 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | BOS | P | 36 | 22 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | TEX | P | 32 | 32 | 6 | 19 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | TEX | P | 35 | 20 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 3 |
| 2024 | PIT | P | 16 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | SDN | P | 10 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 314 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Pitcher of the Month | May |
| 2013 | Rookie of the Month | August |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | TEX | AL | $3,150,000 |
| 2015 | TEX | AL | $1,000,000 |
| 2014 | TEX | AL | $750,000 |
| 2013 | TEX | AL | $492,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $5,392,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 6th | 2.0 | 150 | 0 |