Yorkis Perez
Born: 9/30/1967 in Bajos de Haina, San Cristóbal, D.R.
MLB Debut: 1991-09-30 | Final Game: 2002-09-10
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Yorkis Miguel Vargas Perez
Biography
Yorkis Perez, born in 1967, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 until his retirement in 2002. Over his career, Perez recorded a win-loss record of 14-15, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level despite the challenges that often come with a career in pitching. He finished his tenure with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.44, a figure that reflects both his skill and the competitive nature of the era in which he played.
Throughout his career, Perez struck out a total of 259 batters and recorded 2 saves, demonstrating his capacity to be a reliable option on the mound in critical situations. His playing style was characterized by a blend of finesse and power, which allowed him to navigate the challenges of facing some of baseball's most formidable hitters. While he may not have achieved the stardom of some of his contemporaries, Perez's contributions to his teams during the 1990s and early 2000s solidified his place in the history of the game as a dedicated and skilled pitcher.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 15 | 337 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 282.0 | 251 | 139 | 29 | 147 | 259 | 4.44 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | CHC | NL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2.08 | - |
| 1994 | MIA | NL | 3 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.7 | 33 | 16 | 14 | 41 | 3.54 | - |
| 1995 | MIA | NL | 2 | 6 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 46.7 | 35 | 27 | 28 | 47 | 5.21 | - |
| 1996 | MIA | NL | 3 | 4 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47.7 | 51 | 28 | 31 | 47 | 5.29 | - |
| 1997 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 8.31 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | PHI | NL | 0 | 2 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52.0 | 40 | 22 | 25 | 42 | 3.81 | 940.2 |
| 1999 | PHI | NL | 3 | 1 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.0 | 29 | 14 | 15 | 26 | 3.94 | 135.5 |
| 2000 | HOU | NL | 2 | 1 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.7 | 25 | 13 | 14 | 21 | 5.16 | -375.0 |
| 2002 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27.3 | 21 | 10 | 14 | 25 | 3.29 | -201.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 337 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | CHC | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | MIA | NL | 44 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | MIA | NL | 69 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | MIA | NL | 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | NYN | NL | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | PHI | NL | 57 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | PHI | NL | 35 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | HOU | NL | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | BAL | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 337 | 0 | 14 | 27 | 6 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | CHN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | FLO | P | 44 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | FLO | P | 69 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | FLO | P | 64 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | NYN | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | PHI | P | 57 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | PHI | P | 35 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | HOU | P | 33 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | BAL | P | 23 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 337 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | HOU | NL | $500,000 |
| 1999 | PHI | NL | $475,000 |
| 1998 | PHI | NL | $260,000 |
| 1997 | NYN | NL | $375,000 |
| 1996 | FLO | NL | $187,500 |
| 1995 | FLO | NL | $134,000 |
| 1994 | FLO | NL | $127,500 |
| 1990 | MON | NL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,159,000 | ||