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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | CLE | AL | 29 | 85 | 10 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 26 | 0.271 | -48.2 |
| 2015 | CLE | AL | 70 | 184 | 30 | 42 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 33 | 64 | 0.228 | 221.7 |
| 2016 | CLE | AL | 61 | 153 | 14 | 28 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 23 | 44 | 0.183 | -595.2 |
| 2017 | CLE | AL | 73 | 217 | 22 | 45 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 38 | 0 | 26 | 71 | 0.207 | -469.3 |
| 2018 | CLE | AL | 62 | 179 | 16 | 30 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 21 | 70 | 0.168 | -924.0 |
| 2019 | CLE | AL | 119 | 389 | 46 | 93 | 9 | 1 | 24 | 63 | 0 | 45 | 127 | 0.239 | 182.0 |
| 2020 | CLE | AL | 32 | 97 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 38 | 0.165 | -557.6 |
| 2021 | CLE | AL | 44 | 141 | 13 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 17 | 56 | 0.149 | -550.4 |
| 2022 | PIT | NL | 21 | 60 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 25 | 0.233 | 15.5 |
| 2023 | SFG | NL | 5 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | CLE | C | 29 | 25 | 217 | 24 | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 | CLE | C | 69 | 61 | 568 | 42 | 4 | 2 |
| 2016 | CLE | C | 61 | 53 | 476 | 29 | 2 | 3 |
| 2017 | CLE | C | 71 | 66 | 664 | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| 2018 | CLE | C | 58 | 55 | 538 | 26 | 5 | 3 |
| 2019 | CLE | C | 118 | 114 | 1082 | 52 | 3 | 12 |
| 2020 | CLE | C | 32 | 30 | 291 | 21 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | CLE | C | 43 | 43 | 375 | 11 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 | CLE | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | PIT | C | 20 | 19 | 163 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | SFN | C | 5 | 5 | 41 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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 | ||