Neifi Perez
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996-2007)
Neifi Perez was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2007 for 5 teams, including the Colorado Rockies, a span of 12 seasons. In 1,403 career games, he hit .267 with 1,370 hits, 64 home runs, and 489 RBI. Neifi Perez was a Gold Glove.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1996-08-31
- Last Game
- 2007-07-05
- Awards
- Gold Glove
Full name: Neifi Neftali Perez
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,403 | 5,127 | 640 | 1,370 | 238 | 61 | 64 | 489 | 57 | 231 | 503 | .267 | .297 | .375 | .672 | -10,744 |
Career AVG .267 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .297 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 11.6% below league average.
Career SLG .375 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.
Career OPS .672 vs. league average .762 across their career seasons — 11.8% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | COL | NL | 17 | 45 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | .156 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | COL | NL | 83 | 313 | 46 | 91 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 31 | 4 | 21 | 43 | .291 | .266 (+9%) | .336 (-1%) | .419 (+6%) | .756 (+3%) | 52.1 |
| 1998 | COL | NL | 162 | 647 | 80 | 177 | 25 | 9 | 9 | 59 | 5 | 38 | 70 | .274 | .266 (+3%) | .335 (-7%) | .420 (-9%) | .755 (-8%) | -938.1 |
| 1999 | COL | NL | 157 | 690 | 108 | 193 | 27 | 11 | 12 | 70 | 13 | 28 | 54 | .280 | .271 (+3%) | .344 (-11%) | .433 (-7%) | .778 (-9%) | -1185.9 |
| 2000 | COL | NL | 162 | 651 | 92 | 187 | 39 | 11 | 10 | 71 | 3 | 30 | 63 | .287 | .270 (+6%) | .344 (-9%) | .437 (-2%) | .782 (-5%) | -841.0 |
| 2001 | COL | NL | 87 | 382 | 65 | 114 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 47 | 6 | 16 | 49 | .298 | .263 (+13%) | .332 (-2%) | .426 (+4%) | .758 (+2%) | 13.1 |
| 2001 | KCA | AL | 49 | 199 | 18 | 48 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 19 | .241 | .263 (-9%) | .332 (-17%) | .426 (-29%) | .758 (-24%) | 13.1 |
| 2002 | KCA | AL | 145 | 554 | 65 | 131 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 8 | 20 | 53 | .236 | .261 (-10%) | .331 (-21%) | .416 (-27%) | .747 (-25%) | -2335.6 |
| 2003 | SFN | NL | 120 | 328 | 27 | 84 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 31 | 3 | 14 | 23 | .256 | .264 (-3%) | .332 (-14%) | .422 (-18%) | .754 (-16%) | -941.3 |
| 2004 | SFN | NL | 103 | 319 | 28 | 74 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 33 | 0 | 21 | 35 | .232 | .266 (-13%) | .335 (-18%) | .427 (-31%) | .762 (-25%) | -1364.8 |
| 2004 | CHN | NL | 23 | 62 | 12 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 6 | .371 | .266 (+39%) | .335 (+19%) | .427 (+28%) | .762 (+24%) | -1364.8 |
| 2005 | CHN | NL | 154 | 572 | 59 | 157 | 33 | 1 | 9 | 54 | 8 | 18 | 47 | .274 | .264 (+4%) | .330 (-10%) | .418 (-9%) | .749 (-9%) | -944.9 |
| 2006 | CHN | NL | 87 | 236 | 27 | 60 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 5 | 21 | .254 | .269 (-6%) | .336 (-21%) | .431 (-21%) | .768 (-21%) | -877.5 |
| 2006 | DET | AL | 21 | 65 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | .200 | .269 (-26%) | .336 (-30%) | .431 (-50%) | .768 (-41%) | -877.5 |
| 2007 | DET | AL | 33 | 64 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 8 | .172 | .268 (-36%) | .335 (-34%) | .422 (-37%) | .758 (-36%) | -387.9 |
| Career · 15 seasons | 1,403 | 5,127 | 640 | 1,370 | 238 | 61 | 64 | 489 | 57 | 231 | 503 | .267 | — | — | — | — | -11,981 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1403 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 694 | 2583 | 381 | 743 | 40 | 291 | .288 |
| Away | 709 | 2544 | 259 | 627 | 24 | 198 | .246 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-07-05 | DET | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-06-29 | DET | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-06-19 | DET | WAS | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007-06-17 | DET | PHI | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-06-15 | DET | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-06-14 | DET | MIL | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007-06-13 | DET | MIL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-06-12 | DET | MIL | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-06-10 | DET | NYN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-06-07 | DET | TEX | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | 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 |
| 2004 | CHN | 2B | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 | CHN | SS | 19 | 12 | 20 | 41 | 2 | 10 |
| 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
Circle size = games played at each 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
Neifi Perez's recorded salaries total $20,981,500 over 12 seasons, 1996 to 2007. Perez's career, 1996 to 2007, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| 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 recorded salary | $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 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Neifi Perez (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Neifi Perez: the record in brief
Neifi Perez played a first major league game on August 31, 1996 and a last one on July 5, 2007. The season rows list, in order, the Colorado Rockies (1996 through 2001), the Kansas City Royals (2001 through 2002), the San Francisco Giants (2003 to 2004), the Chicago Cubs (2004 through 2006), and the Detroit Tigers (2006 to 2007). Listed as a shortstop, Perez switch-hit and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6'0" and 175 pounds. Perez was born on June 2, 1973, in Villa Mella, Distrito Nacional, D.R. Neifi Perez was the playing name; the full given name is Neifi Neftali.
Perez's career batting table shows 1,403 games, 5,127 at bats and 1,370 hits, a .267 average, along with 64 homers, 489 runs batted in, and 57 stolen bases. Perez's career OPS of .672 combines a .297 on-base mark with .375 slugging. The .267 career average is close to the .267 the league hit across the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .672 to a league .762, 11.8% below average. The home run peak was 12 in 1999 with the Colorado Rockies.
Frequently Asked Questions about Neifi Perez
- What years did Neifi Perez play?
- Neifi Perez played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2007.
- Was Neifi Perez a pitcher?
- No. Neifi Perez was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Neifi Perez hit?
- Neifi Perez hit 64 career home runs with 1,370 hits.
- What teams did Neifi Perez play for?
- Neifi Perez played for 5 teams: the Colorado Rockies (1996–2001), the Kansas City Royals (2001–2002), the San Francisco Giants (2003–2004), the Chicago Cubs (2004–2006), and the Detroit Tigers (2006–2007).
- What awards did Neifi Perez win?
- Neifi Perez won the Gold Glove (2000).
- What were Neifi Perez's career stats?
- In 1,403 games, Neifi Perez had 1,370 hits, 64 home runs, 489 RBI, 640 runs, and 57 stolen bases, with a .267 batting average.
- How much did Neifi Perez earn in his career?
- Neifi Perez's recorded salaries total $20,981,500 over 12 seasons, 1996 to 2007. Perez's career, 1996 to 2007, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Neifi Perez's salary?
- Neifi Perez's last recorded salary was $2,500,000, in 2007. His highest recorded salary was $4,100,000, in 2002, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1996. The Salary History table lists each season from 1996 to 2007.
- What position did Neifi Perez play?
- Neifi Perez played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Neifi Perez and how much did he weigh?
- Neifi Perez was listed at 6 feet and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Neifi Perez hit each season?
- Neifi Perez's home runs by season: 0 in 1996, 5 in 1997, 9 in 1998, 12 in 1999, 10 in 2000, 8 in 2001, 3 in 2002, 1 in 2003, 4 in 2004, 9 in 2005, 2 in 2006, and 1 in 2007. His most in one season was 12, in 1999.
- What was Neifi Perez's career batting average?
- Neifi Perez batted .267 over his career, with 1,370 hits in 5,127 at bats.
- How many RBI did Neifi Perez have?
- Neifi Perez drove in 489 runs in his career.
- Is Neifi Perez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Neifi Perez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.