Mike Perez
Born: 10/19/1964 in Yauco, P.R.
MLB Debut: 1990-09-05 | Final Game: 1997-08-17
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Michael Irvin Perez
Biography
Mike Perez, born in 1964, was a professional baseball pitcher who made a significant impact during his career from 1990 to 1997. Known for his competitive spirit and reliable performance on the mound, Perez finished his career with a record of 24-16 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.56. He was particularly noted for his ability to strike out batters, amassing a total of 224 strikeouts, and demonstrating his effectiveness as a closer with 22 saves.
Competing in an era characterized by a mix of power hitters and evolving pitching styles, Perez carved out a niche as a versatile pitcher capable of both starting games and providing late-inning relief. His contributions to his teams were marked by his consistent ability to control the game and manage pressure situations, qualities that endeared him to fans and coaches alike. After retiring from professional baseball, Perez's legacy remained as a testament to the skill and determination of pitchers during a transformative period in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 16 | 313 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 346.0 | 334 | 137 | 26 | 120 | 224 | 3.56 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | STL | NL | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13.7 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3.95 | - |
| 1991 | STL | NL | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 19 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 5.82 | - |
| 1992 | STL | NL | 9 | 3 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 93.0 | 70 | 19 | 32 | 46 | 1.84 | - |
| 1993 | STL | NL | 7 | 2 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 72.7 | 65 | 20 | 20 | 58 | 2.48 | - |
| 1994 | STL | NL | 2 | 3 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 31.0 | 52 | 30 | 10 | 20 | 8.71 | - |
| 1995 | CHC | NL | 2 | 6 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 71.3 | 72 | 29 | 27 | 49 | 3.66 | - |
| 1996 | CHC | NL | 1 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 29 | 14 | 13 | 22 | 4.67 | - |
| 1997 | KCR | AL | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.3 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 3.54 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 313 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0.000 | 0.214 | 0.000 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | STL | NL | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | STL | NL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | STL | NL | 77 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | STL | NL | 65 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | STL | NL | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | CHC | NL | 68 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | CHC | NL | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | KCR | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 313 | 0 | 23 | 49 | 3 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | SLN | P | 13 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | SLN | P | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | SLN | P | 77 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | SLN | P | 65 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | SLN | P | 36 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 | CHN | P | 68 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | CHN | P | 24 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | KCA | P | 16 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 313 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | CHN | NL | $500,000 |
| 1995 | CHN | NL | $340,000 |
| 1994 | SLN | NL | $200,000 |
| 1993 | SLN | NL | $175,000 |
| 1991 | SLN | NL | $115,000 |
| 1990 | SLN | NL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,430,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | Gainesville | FL | 1985 |
| Troy University | Troy | AL | 1986 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 6th | 2.0 | 120 | 0 |