Marty Perez
Born: 2/28/1946 in Visalia, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1969-09-09 | Final Game: 1978-05-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Martin Roman Perez
Biography
Marty Perez, born in 1946, was a versatile position player who had a notable career in Major League Baseball from 1969 until his retirement in 1978. Over the course of 931 games, Perez showcased his skills across various positions, contributing significantly to his teams both offensively and defensively. He finished his career with a batting average of .246, accumulating 771 hits, 22 home runs, and 241 RBIs, while also demonstrating speed on the bases with 11 stolen bases.
Playing during a transformative era in baseball, which included the transition from the deadball era to a more power-oriented game, Perez's contributions were pivotal in the lineups he joined. Known for his solid fielding and competitive spirit, he left a mark on the teams he played for, including the Atlanta Braves and the California Angels. Although not a star by traditional metrics, his consistent presence on the field and ability to perform in clutch situations made him a respected figure among teammates and coaches throughout his career.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 931 | 3131 | 313 | 771 | 108 | 22 | 22 | 241 | 11 | 245 | 369 | 0.246 | 0.301 | 0.316 | 0.617 | -6243.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | LAA | AL | 13 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | LAA | AL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | ATL | NL | 130 | 410 | 28 | 93 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 1 | 25 | 44 | 0.227 | -1233.5 |
| 1972 | ATL | NL | 141 | 479 | 33 | 109 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 0 | 30 | 55 | 0.228 | -1646.1 |
| 1973 | ATL | NL | 141 | 501 | 66 | 125 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 57 | 2 | 49 | 66 | 0.250 | -571.5 |
| 1974 | ATL | NL | 127 | 447 | 51 | 116 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 34 | 2 | 35 | 51 | 0.260 | -506.0 |
| 1975 | ATL | NL | 120 | 461 | 50 | 127 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 34 | 2 | 37 | 44 | 0.275 | -544.8 |
| 1976 | ATL | NL | 31 | 96 | 12 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 0.250 | -121.1 |
| 1976 | SFG | NL | 93 | 332 | 37 | 86 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 3 | 30 | 28 | 0.259 | -121.1 |
| 1977 | NYY | AL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | OAK | AL | 115 | 373 | 32 | 86 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 23 | 1 | 29 | 65 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | OAK | AL | 16 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 434 | 396 | 905 | 1257 | 43 | 247 |
| 3B | 34 | 18 | 19 | 46 | 3 | 8 |
| SS | 465 | 400 | 686 | 1263 | 86 | 264 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | CAL | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | CAL | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | CAL | SS | 7 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 0 | 6 |
| 1970 | CAL | SS | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | ATL | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | ATL | SS | 126 | 116 | 195 | 382 | 27 | 91 |
| 1972 | ATL | SS | 141 | 136 | 220 | 378 | 27 | 73 |
| 1973 | ATL | SS | 139 | 130 | 215 | 416 | 25 | 78 |
| 1974 | ATL | 2B | 102 | 98 | 225 | 311 | 8 | 64 |
| 1974 | ATL | 3B | 6 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974 | ATL | SS | 14 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 4 |
| 1975 | ATL | 2B | 116 | 113 | 259 | 341 | 9 | 74 |
| 1975 | ATL | SS | 7 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | ATL | 2B | 18 | 14 | 38 | 44 | 2 | 10 |
| 1976 | ATL | 3B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | ATL | SS | 17 | 7 | 22 | 25 | 2 | 6 |
| 1976 | SFN | 2B | 89 | 82 | 189 | 273 | 10 | 51 |
| 1976 | SFN | SS | 5 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 4 |
| 1977 | NYA | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977 | OAK | 2B | 105 | 89 | 192 | 287 | 13 | 48 |
| 1977 | OAK | 3B | 12 | 11 | 14 | 24 | 3 | 5 |
| 1977 | OAK | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | OAK | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | OAK | 3B | 11 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978 | OAK | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 434 |
| Third Base | 34 |
| Shortstop | 467 |