Tony Perez
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| Born: | May 14, 1942 |
| Birthplace: | Ciego de Ávila, Cuba |
| Hometown: | Ft. Lauderdale, Florida |
| Height: | 6' 2" |
| Weight: | 205 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 1960: Amateur Free Agent by Cincinnati Reds |
| College: | None |
| High School: | Vidleta Central (Cuba) |
| Other Teams: | Cincinnati Reds 1964-1976, 1984-1986; Montreal Expos 1977-1979, Philadelphia Phillies, 1983 |
| Years with Boston: | 1980-1982 |
Tony Perez, born Atanasio Perez Rigal came to the Red Sox after making a name for himself as part of the 'Big Red Machine' of the Cincinnati Reds that defeated the Red Sox in the 1975 World Series. He slugged three homeruns in that series, including a key 2 run shot off of Bill Lee.
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Overall Career
Perez established himself as one of the RBI men in the history of baseball, finishing 14th all-time. Perez's best season came in 1970 when he batted .317 with 40 homeruns and 134 RBI. He was voted to the All-Star team seven times, and was named MVP of the epic 1967 contest. Perez's stint in Boston was largely forgettable, with 1980 being his best season batting .275 with 25 homeruns and 105 RBI. He spent the remainder of his career in part-time duty.
Moment in the Sun
Perez was voted into the Hall of Fame in 2000 by a slim margin of 77.15% (75% required). His election was somewhat controversial, as many claimed his numbers were largely a byproduct of being on a dominant team and accumulated stats due to longevity. Perez was voted into the SoSH Hall of Fame in the 2001 ballot.
Trivia
- Tony's son is Major League player Eduardo Perez
- Tony served briefly as interim manager for the Florida Marlins, and currently serves in the capacity of Special Assistant to the General Manager
Transactions
- March 12, 1960: Signed by the Cincinnati Reds as an amateur free agent.
- December 16, 1976: Traded by the Cincinnati Reds with Will McEnaney to the Montreal Expos for Woodie Fryman and Dale Murray.
- November 1, 1979: Granted Free Agency.
- November 16, 1979: Signed as a Free Agent with the Boston Red Sox.
- November 1, 1982: Released by the Boston Red Sox.
- January 31, 1983: Signed as a Free Agent with the Philadelphia Phillies.
- December 6, 1983: Purchased by the Cincinnati Reds from the Philadelphia Phillies.
- November 8, 1984: Granted Free Agency.
- April 10, 1985: Signed as a Free Agent with the Cincinnati Reds.
- November 12, 1985: Granted Free Agency.
- January 20, 1986: Signed as a Free Agent with the Cincinnati Reds.
External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
- Baseball Hall of Fame
