Pascual Perez
Born: 5/17/1957 in San Cristobal, San Cristóbal, D.R.
Died: 11/1/2012 in San Gregorio de Nigua, San Cristóbal, D.R.
MLB Debut: 1980-05-07 | Final Game: 1991-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 162 lbs
Full name: Pascual Gross Perez
Biography
Pascual Perez was a talented pitcher whose career spanned from 1980 to 1991, leaving a notable mark in Major League Baseball during a competitive era. Born in 1957, Perez showcased his skills on the mound with a career record of 67-68 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.44. Over the course of his time in the majors, he struck out 822 batters, demonstrating his ability to dominate hitters with his pitching arsenal. Perez was selected as an All-Star once, highlighting his recognition among peers and fans for his contributions to the game.
Throughout his career, Perez played for several teams, including the Atlanta Braves and the New York Yankees, and he was known for his unique pitching style, which often included a mix of speed and movement that kept batters off balance. His time in the league coincided with the late 1980s and early 1990s, a period marked by the increasing importance of strikeouts and the evolution of pitching strategies. Despite finishing with a slightly below .500 record, Perez's impact on the field and his memorable performances in key games solidified his legacy as a skilled pitcher who navigated the complexities of professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | 68 | 207 | 193 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 1244.3 | 1167 | 475 | 107 | 344 | 822 | 3.44 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | PIT | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 3.75 | 377.8 |
| 1981 | PIT | NL | 2 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 86.3 | 92 | 38 | 34 | 46 | 3.96 | 22.6 |
| 1982 | ATL | NL | 4 | 4 | 16 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79.3 | 85 | 27 | 17 | 29 | 3.06 | 1167.3 |
| 1983 | ATL | NL | 15 | 8 | 33 | 33 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 215.3 | 213 | 82 | 51 | 144 | 3.43 | 2704.7 |
| 1984 | ATL | NL | 14 | 8 | 30 | 30 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 211.7 | 208 | 88 | 51 | 145 | 3.74 | 279.8 |
| 1985 | ATL | NL | 1 | 13 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 95.3 | 115 | 65 | 57 | 57 | 6.14 | -1904.8 |
| 1987 | WSN | NL | 7 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 70.3 | 52 | 18 | 16 | 58 | 2.30 | - |
| 1988 | WSN | NL | 12 | 8 | 27 | 27 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 188.0 | 133 | 51 | 44 | 131 | 2.44 | - |
| 1989 | WSN | NL | 9 | 13 | 33 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 198.3 | 178 | 73 | 45 | 152 | 3.31 | - |
| 1990 | NYY | AL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 1.29 | - |
| 1991 | NYY | AL | 2 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73.7 | 68 | 26 | 24 | 41 | 3.18 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 228 | 342 | 26 | 41 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 20 | 139 | 0.120 | 0.173 | 0.149 | 0.322 | -2269.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | PIT | NL | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | PIT | NL | 18 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.136 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | ATL | NL | 16 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | ATL | NL | 33 | 75 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 0.160 | -625.4 |
| 1984 | ATL | NL | 32 | 66 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 29 | 0.076 | -654.5 |
| 1985 | ATL | NL | 22 | 25 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0.120 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | WSN | NL | 12 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.042 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | WSN | NL | 41 | 54 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 0.037 | -708.7 |
| 1989 | WSN | NL | 35 | 54 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 0.204 | -281.2 |
| 1990 | NYY | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | NYY | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | NLCS | ATL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8.7 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5.19 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | NLCS | ATL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8.7 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5.19 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 207 | 193 | 105 | 198 | 15 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | PIT | P | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | PIT | P | 17 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | ATL | P | 16 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| 1983 | ATL | P | 33 | 33 | 24 | 33 | 4 | 2 |
| 1984 | ATL | P | 30 | 30 | 19 | 40 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | ATL | P | 22 | 22 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | MON | P | 10 | 10 | 6 | 17 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | MON | P | 27 | 27 | 13 | 38 | 0 | 2 |
| 1989 | MON | P | 33 | 28 | 17 | 26 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990 | NYA | P | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | NYA | P | 14 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 207 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Pitcher of the Month | September |
| 1983 | Pitcher of the Month | April |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | NYA | AL | $2,133,333 |
| 1990 | NYA | AL | $1,400,000 |
| 1989 | MON | NL | $850,000 |
| 1988 | MON | NL | $70,000 |
| 1987 | MON | NL | $75,000 |
| 1985 | ATL | NL | $450,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $4,978,333 | ||