Neifi Perez, baseball player, 1996-2007

Neifi Perez

Born: 6/2/1973 in Villa Mella, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1996-08-31 | Final Game: 2007-07-05

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Neifi Neftali Perez

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Biography

Neifi Pérez was a professional baseball player born in 1973, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1996 until his retirement in 2007. Known for his versatility and defensive prowess, Pérez played primarily as an infielder, showcasing his skills across multiple positions throughout his career. He participated in 1,403 games, amassing 1,370 hits with a batting average of .267. Over the course of his time in the league, he hit 64 home runs and drove in 489 runs, while also contributing with 57 stolen bases. Pérez's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball history, marked by the transition away from the deadball era and into a more offense-driven game. His ability to play multiple positions made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the Chicago Cubs, Colorado Rockies, and Kansas City Royals. While he may not have been a household name, Pérez's contributions to his teams and his solid defensive skills earned him respect among teammates and coaches alike, solidifying his place in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1403 5127 640 1370 238 61 64 489 57 231 503 0.267 0.297 0.375 0.672 -13244.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1996 COL NL 17 45 4 7 2 0 0 3 2 0 8 0.156 0.0
1997 COL NL 83 313 46 91 13 10 5 31 4 21 43 0.291 52.1
1998 COL NL 162 647 80 177 25 9 9 59 5 38 70 0.274 -1219.5
1999 COL NL 157 690 108 193 27 11 12 70 13 28 54 0.280 -1530.7
2000 COL NL 162 651 92 187 39 11 10 71 3 30 63 0.287 -1093.3
2001 COL NL 87 382 65 114 19 8 7 47 6 16 49 0.298 13.1
2001 KCR AL 49 199 18 48 7 1 1 12 3 10 19 0.241 13.1
2002 KCR AL 145 554 65 131 20 4 3 37 8 20 53 0.236 -2962.8
2003 SFG NL 120 328 27 84 19 4 1 31 3 14 23 0.256 -1150.4
2004 CHC NL 23 62 12 23 5 0 2 6 1 3 6 0.371 256.0
2004 SFG NL 103 319 28 74 12 1 2 33 0 21 35 0.232 256.0
2005 CHC NL 154 572 59 157 33 1 9 54 8 18 47 0.274 -1214.4
2006 CHC NL 87 236 27 60 13 1 2 24 0 5 21 0.254 -1018.8
2006 DET AL 21 65 4 13 1 0 0 5 1 3 4 0.200 -1018.8
2007 DET AL 33 64 5 11 3 0 1 6 0 4 8 0.172 -411.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 7 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0.143

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2006 ALCS DET 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2006 WS DET 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2003 NLDS1 SFN 3 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 252 189 461 627 15 158
3B 24 9 8 24 2 0
C 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 1115 1022 1784 3282 117 796

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1996 COL 2B 4 3 6 8 1 3
1996 COL SS 14 6 15 20 1 8
1997 COL 2B 41 39 106 130 2 39
1997 COL 3B 2 2 2 4 1 0
1997 COL SS 45 38 78 154 6 34
1998 COL C 1 0 0 0 0 0
1998 COL SS 162 156 272 516 20 127
1999 COL SS 157 156 260 481 14 124
2000 COL SS 162 160 288 523 18 120
2001 COL SS 87 87 145 264 10 64
2001 KCA 2B 4 4 9 13 0 1
2001 KCA SS 46 45 96 131 5 38
2002 KCA 2B 5 5 14 13 1 2
2002 KCA SS 139 137 251 400 19 107
2003 SFN 2B 57 37 97 134 3 36
2003 SFN 3B 2 0 0 0 0 0
2003 SFN SS 45 33 71 129 2 33
2004 CHN 2B 2 1 4 4 0 3
2004 CHN SS 19 12 20 41 2 10
2004 SFN 2B 39 31 80 115 1 23
2004 SFN 3B 2 0 1 0 0 0
2004 SFN SS 57 48 67 158 5 29
2005 CHN 2B 26 18 32 47 2 10
2005 CHN 3B 4 0 0 1 0 0
2005 CHN SS 130 118 175 385 10 81
2006 CHN 2B 53 33 72 107 5 24
2006 CHN 3B 10 4 3 9 0 0
2006 CHN SS 21 13 24 36 2 7
2006 DET 2B 14 14 34 42 0 12
2006 DET 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2006 DET SS 7 4 9 17 1 7
2007 DET 2B 7 4 7 14 0 5
2007 DET 3B 3 3 2 10 1 0
2007 DET SS 24 9 13 27 2 7

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1
Second Base 252
Third Base 24
Shortstop 1115
Designated Hitter 1

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2000 Gold Glove SS

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 DET AL $2,500,000
2006 CHN NL $2,500,000
2005 CHN NL $1,000,000
2004 SFN NL $2,750,000
2003 SFN NL $1,500,000
2002 KCA AL $4,100,000
2001 COL NL $3,550,000
2000 COL NL $2,212,500
1999 COL NL $400,000
1998 COL NL $210,000
1997 COL NL $150,000
1996 COL NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $20,981,500

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1997 Rookie of the Year NL 11th 1.0 140 0