Michael Perez
Born: 8/7/1992 in Catano, P.R.
MLB Debut: 2018-07-26 | Final Game: 2022-08-21
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 195 lbs
Biography
Michael Perez, born in 1992, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 2018 to 2022. Primarily serving as a position player, he made a mark in Major League Baseball over the course of 202 games. Throughout his time in the league, Perez recorded 97 hits, 15 home runs, and 61 RBIs, concluding his career with a batting average of .179. He also demonstrated a small but notable contribution in the base-running department, finishing with 1 stolen base.
Playing in an era characterized by a mix of power hitting and advanced analytics, Perez's career reflected the challenges many players faced in finding consistent success at the highest level. While his offensive numbers were modest, his perseverance and ability to compete at the major league level underscored the dedication required to succeed in professional baseball. After retiring in 2022, Perez's time in the sport serves as a reminder of the numerous players who contribute to the game, each with their unique journeys and stories.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202 | 543 | 52 | 97 | 22 | 1 | 15 | 61 | 1 | 47 | 166 | 0.179 | 0.248 | 0.306 | 0.554 | -2311.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | TBR | AL | 24 | 74 | 9 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 0.284 | -81.1 |
| 2019 | TBR | AL | 22 | 46 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 19 | 0.217 | -65.9 |
| 2020 | TBR | AL | 38 | 84 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 27 | 0.167 | -530.5 |
| 2021 | PIT | NL | 70 | 210 | 19 | 30 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 19 | 68 | 0.143 | -1162.7 |
| 2022 | NYN | NL | 6 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | PIT | NL | 39 | 107 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 26 | 0.150 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | NYN | NL | 3 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0.286 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | WS | TBA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2020 | ALCS | TBA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 2020 | ALDS1 | TBA | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.400 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 4 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| C | 187 | 161 | 1289 | 92 | 6 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | TBA | C | 24 | 22 | 175 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | TBA | C | 20 | 15 | 130 | 12 | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 | TBA | 1B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | TBA | C | 38 | 27 | 222 | 25 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | TBA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | PIT | C | 58 | 57 | 457 | 20 | 3 | 4 |
| 2021 | PIT | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | NYN | C | 6 | 4 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | PIT | C | 38 | 34 | 264 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | NYN | C | 3 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 187 |
| First Base | 4 |