Roberto Perez, baseball player, 2014-2022

Roberto Perez

Born: 12/23/1988 in Mayaguez, P.R.

MLB Debut: 2014-07-10 | Final Game: 2022-05-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Roberto Andres Perez

Biography

Roberto Perez was a professional baseball player born in 1988, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2014 until his retirement in 2022. Primarily known as a position player, Perez played in a total of 516 games over his career. He was particularly recognized for his defensive skills behind the plate, contributing to the success of his teams through his ability to handle pitchers and manage game situations. Throughout his career, Perez accumulated 314 hits, 55 home runs, and 193 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .207. While these numbers may not reflect the offensive prowess of some of his contemporaries, his value lay in his defensive contributions and leadership qualities. He recorded 2 stolen bases, showcasing a level of athleticism that complemented his overall game. Perez's tenure in MLB spanned a pivotal era in baseball, where the emphasis on analytics began to reshape how players were evaluated, yet his commitment to the fundamentals of the game remained evident. His contributions to the teams he played for left a lasting impact on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
516 1520 165 314 57 4 55 193 2 192 527 0.207 0.298 0.358 0.655 -2725.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
21 59 6 13 1 0 4 10 9 20 0.220

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2020 ALWC2 CLE 2 6 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 0.333
2017 ALDS1 CLE 4 10 1 3 0 0 1 2 2 3 0.300
2016 WS CLE 7 20 2 4 0 0 2 5 4 6 0.200
2016 ALDS2 CLE 3 9 3 2 0 0 1 1 2 2 0.222
2016 ALCS CLE 5 14 0 2 1 0 0 1 1 7 0.143

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 1 1 0 1
C 506 471 4415 243 24 31

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 506
First Base 1
Designated Hitter 8

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2020 Gold Glove C
2019 Gold Glove C

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 CLE AL $515,800
2015 CLE AL $508,600
Total Career Earnings $1,024,400