Herbert Perry
Born: 9/15/1969 in Live Oak, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1994-05-03 | Final Game: 2004-09-10
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Herbert Edward Perry
Biography
Herbert Perry, born in 1969, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1994 until his retirement in 2004. Over the course of his career, he played in 529 games, compiling a solid batting average of .272. Perry was known for his power at the plate, hitting 55 home runs and driving in 246 runs. His versatility as a position player allowed him to contribute effectively to his teams, while also showcasing his speed with a total of 12 stolen bases.
Perry's playing career unfolded during a time of significant change in baseball, marked by the late 1990s and early 2000s, which saw a surge in offensive production across the league. He was part of a generation of players who embraced the evolving nature of the game, focusing on both power and contact hitting. Perry's contributions to the teams he played for, combined with his consistent performance, solidified his place in the annals of baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 529 | 1696 | 241 | 461 | 102 | 6 | 55 | 246 | 12 | 128 | 291 | 0.272 | 0.335 | 0.436 | 0.771 | 898.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | CLE | AL | 4 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | CLE | AL | 52 | 162 | 23 | 51 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 23 | 1 | 13 | 28 | 0.315 | 327.6 |
| 1996 | CLE | AL | 7 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | TBR | AL | 66 | 209 | 29 | 53 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 32 | 0 | 16 | 42 | 0.254 | -263.4 |
| 2000 | CHW | AL | 109 | 383 | 69 | 118 | 29 | 1 | 12 | 61 | 4 | 22 | 68 | 0.308 | 523.2 |
| 2000 | TBR | AL | 7 | 28 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.214 | 523.2 |
| 2001 | CHW | AL | 92 | 285 | 38 | 73 | 21 | 1 | 7 | 32 | 2 | 23 | 55 | 0.256 | -152.4 |
| 2002 | TEX | AL | 132 | 450 | 64 | 124 | 24 | 1 | 22 | 77 | 4 | 34 | 66 | 0.276 | 748.6 |
| 2003 | TEX | AL | 11 | 24 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | TEX | AL | 49 | 134 | 13 | 30 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 19 | 0.224 | -284.7 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 23 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0.174 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | ALDS2 | CHA | 3 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.444 |
| 1995 | WS | CLE | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
| 1995 | ALDS1 | CLE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 1995 | ALCS | CLE | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 114 | 78 | 765 | 55 | 0 | 76 |
| 3B | 345 | 319 | 262 | 597 | 42 | 52 |
| OF | 7 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | CLE | 1B | 2 | 2 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | CLE | 3B | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | CLE | 1B | 45 | 41 | 388 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| 1995 | CLE | 3B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | CLE | 1B | 5 | 3 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 | CLE | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | TBA | 1B | 14 | 8 | 77 | 4 | 0 | 13 |
| 1999 | TBA | 3B | 42 | 37 | 32 | 75 | 5 | 11 |
| 1999 | TBA | OF | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | CHA | 1B | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | CHA | 3B | 104 | 98 | 82 | 200 | 9 | 17 |
| 2000 | TBA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | TBA | 3B | 7 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | CHA | 1B | 12 | 4 | 60 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| 2001 | CHA | 3B | 68 | 64 | 45 | 112 | 10 | 5 |
| 2002 | TEX | 1B | 12 | 6 | 55 | 7 | 0 | 6 |
| 2002 | TEX | 3B | 112 | 105 | 83 | 190 | 14 | 17 |
| 2002 | TEX | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | TEX | 1B | 5 | 3 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 | TEX | 3B | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | TEX | 1B | 15 | 11 | 104 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| 2004 | TEX | 3B | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 114 |
| Third Base | 345 |
| Left Field | 7 |
| Designated Hitter | 51 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | TEX | AL | $1,700,000 |
| 2003 | TEX | AL | $1,300,000 |
| 2002 | TEX | AL | $900,000 |
| 2001 | CHA | AL | $975,000 |
| 1999 | TBA | AL | $210,000 |
| 1998 | TBA | AL | $200,000 |
| 1997 | CLE | AL | $169,000 |
| 1995 | CLE | AL | $110,000 |
| 1994 | CLE | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $5,673,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | Gainesville | FL | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 |