Oliver Perez

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Óliver Pérez Martínez (born August 15, 1981) is a Mexican professional baseball pitcher for the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball (MLB).

He previously played for the San Diego Padres, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Mets, Seattle Mariners, Arizona Diamondbacks, Houston Astros, and Washington Nationals.

He has also competed for the Mexican national baseball team in the 2006, 2009, and 2013 World Baseball Classics.

Personal life

Pérez and his wife have three children. They live in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

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Professional career

In 1999, Pérez was signed as an amateur free agent by the San Diego Padres. In 2002, he made his Padres debut. After being called up by the Padres in 2002, Pérez did well for a rookie, but he did have control problems at times. In 2003, he regressed slightly.

Pérez was sent by San Diego to Pittsburgh in August 2003, along with Jason Bay and Cory Stewart, in exchange for Brian Giles.

The team restructured his pitching mechanics prior to the 2004 season. His average of 10.97 strikeouts per nine innings was his highest in the National League (239 SO/196 IP), tied with Roger Clemens; and his 12–10 record may have been ever better with solid run support early in the season. Despite a 3.24 ERA, Pérez' bats gave him two or fewer runs in Pérez' 16 starts before All-Star break, causing him to run a 5–4 record with five no decisions. In 21 of his 30 starts (70%), Pérez pitched at least six innings and allowed three or fewer runs in 21 of his 31 starts (80%). Pérez had a 20-25 record with 474 strikeouts and a 3.86 ERA in 412.2 innings during his first three seasons. His 239 strikeouts this year are now the third-most in a season by a modern-day Pirate, trailing only Bob Veale's 276 in 1965 and 250 in 1964.

Pérez's 2005 season, on the other hand, was disappointing. In a season marred by injuries, he had a 5.85 ERA. Following a loss to St. Louis, the Pirates were compelled to place him on the disabled list on June 29. In September, he retired after two and a half months to post a 4.58 ERA in 19.2 late season innings. Pérez had also lost a lot of speed off his fastball.

Pérez represented Mexico in the inaugural World Baseball Classic, where Mexico was disqualified in the second group competition.

Pérez started the Pirates' season as the Pirates' number one starter in 2006. Pérez was admitted to the Pirates bullpen on June 27, after suffering through the first half of the season with an ERA over 6.00. He was sent by the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians on June 29, with Tom Gorzelanny being called up to replace him in the starting lineup.

Pérez and Roberto Hernández were traded to the New York Mets in exchange for Xavier Nady on July 31, 2006. The Mets have assigned Pérez to the Norfolk Tides, their AAA affiliate. On August 26, 2006, he was recalled to the Mets' major league roster. Pérez threw a complete game shutout against the Atlanta Braves in the second game of a doubleheader on September 6, following two subpar starts.

The Mets were forced to use Pérez in the playoff rotation after two starting pitchers were hurt in the last week. In Game 4 of the NLCS, he made his first playoff appearance in his career. In Game 7 of the 2006 NLCS vs. the Cardinals, his second playoff appearance was made. He pitched six innings in, allowing one ER, and Endy Chavez's iconic catch was on the mound. The Mets eventually lost the game 3–1.

As the Mets' pitching staff and whether Pérez would live up to his potential were questioned heading into the 2007 season. Pérez, however, finished the 2007 season 15–10 with a 3.56 ERA, taking out 174 in 177 innings pitched, against 176 in 177 innings pitched, while walking 79 (8th-most in the NL).

Pérez was also inconsistent in 2008, going from 0–7 with a 4.22 ERA. At any time, he was also prone to big innings hitting. An example was a start against the San Francisco Giants in 11.3 miles, allowing 5 hits and 6 runs, all of which were earned. On June 29, he got off to a rocky start against the New York Yankees, displaying his domination. Pérez went 7 innings, leaving only one run on a home run by Wilson Betemit, who left out a season-high 8 batters. Pérez pitched better after being fired by manager Willie Randolph. Pedro Martnez and pitching coach Dan Warthen changed his delivery to the plate on request of Pedro Martnez and pitching coach Dan Warthen. He made a bowing gesture rather than allowing his head hang down as he made his delivery. With 105, he led the majors in walks, and with a tenth in the NL in wild pitches, ranking 10th in the NL in wild pitches. In 2008, his 17 no calls were the most among MLB starting pitchers.

The Mets agreed to a three-year contract on February 3, 2009. Pérez was put on the disabled list on May 6th because of patellar tendinitis in his right leg. On July 8, 2009, he rejoined the rotation. Pérez was diagnosed with patellar tendinitis in his right knee on August 26, and underwent season-ending surgery. He finished the season 3–4 with a 6.82 ERA.

Pérez was moved to the bullpen by manager Jerry Manuel on May 15, 2010. Despite both his poor play and repeated attempts by the Mets' front office, Pérez refused a minor league assignment to work on his pitching.

Due to patella tendinitis of his right knee, Pérez was placed on the 15-day DL on June 5, 2010. The league investigated the DL stint immediately after Pérez was put on the DL for the second time shortly after refusing an assignment to the minor leagues for the second time, resulting in the league's determination. Pérez made only six appearances in relief after July 21, which was in relief. Pérez was 0-5 on the 2010 season, with a 6.80 ERA in 46.1 innings pitched.

Pérez was unconditionally released by the Mets on March 21, 2011, and the Mets are now responsible for the remainder of his salary.

Pérez was signed by the Washington Nationals to a minor league contract on March 23, 2011. Perez decided to join the Nationals because Spin Williams, the team's pitching coordinator, was his pitching coach with Pittsburgh. Pérez was sent by the Harrisburg Senators of the Class AA Eastern League to Harrisburg. He was 3-5 and pitched to a 3.09 ERA in 15 starts, but he did not receive a promotion. Williams suggested to Pérez that he change to a relief pitcher.

The Seattle Mariners signed Pérez to a minor league contract on January 19, 2012, with an invitation to spring training. The deal included a $750,000 pay increase for making the Mariners' 25-man roster as well as $250,000 in performance-based compensation. Pérez was named as a reliefr on June 16 by making 22 appearances with the Tacoma Rainiers of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League as a reliefr and was promoted to the major leagues as a reliefr. The improved fastball velocity and strike out-to-walk ratio in his first month in the majors since 2010, as well as his improved fastball speed and strikeout-to-walk ratio. Pérez's record in 2012 was 2.12 innings in 33 games.

Pérez signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract, with up to $600,000 in performance incentives.

Pérez had signed a two-year, $4.25 million contract, according to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Pérez was traded to the Houston Astros by the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 7, 2015, for minor league pitcher Junior Garcia. He was 0-3 with a 6.75 ERA in 2015 with Houston. He was on the Astros ALDS roster against Kansas City, he had a 27.00 ERA in 2 appearances as the Astros lost in five games.

Pérez signed a two-year, $7 million deal with the Washington Nationals on December 11, 2015. Pérez hit a bunt that seemed to be rolling foul after 15 innings, and with two outs and Nationals shortstop Danny Espinosa on second base, allowing Espinosa to score from second base. Chris Heisey, a right fielder for Washington, hit a leadoff home run to end the game, and Pérez was credited with the victory. In 2016, he was 2-4 with a 4.95 ERA.

He was 0-0 with a 4.64 ERA in 2017.

Pérez committed to the Cincinnati Reds in minor leagues on February 24, 2018. He was released on March 22, 2018.

Pérez signed a minor-league deal with the New York Yankees on March 31, 2018. He was released on June 1, 2018, after fulfilling an opt-out provision that would guarantee his release if he was not called up to the majors.

Pérez signed a big-league contract with the Cleveland Indians on June 2, 2018. On June 29, he made a rare appearance with a walk and no pitches in a relief appearance. This is because it was no longer necessary to pitch four balls in order to allow an intentional walk under new MLB rules. Oakland Athletics' boss Bob Melvin brought Perez out to pitch to left-handed batter Dustin Fowler, bringing Perez to the game, he was able to pinch hit right-handed batter Mark Canha. Francona arranged a deliberate base on balls, and Canha was granted first base with no pitches being thrown. Met Joyce (left) pinch-hit for Matt Joyce (left), so Francona countered by swapping Pérez for right-handed reliever Zach McAllister, making Pérez the first MLB pitcher to actually pitch in a game without actually throwing a single pitch.

On January 25, 2019, the Indians re-signed Pérez to a one-year deal. For the 2020 season, the agreement includes a vesting option. Pérez had a 3.98 ERA in 67 games going into 2019.

Pérez made his 18th Major League season in his career on July 26, 2020, becoming the longest-serving Mexican player in league history. Pérez was in 21 games with the Cleveland Indians, leading to a 1–1 record with 2.00 ERA and 14 strikeouts in 18.0 innings pitched. Following the 2020 season, he became a free agent.

Pérez re-signed with the Indians on a minor league deal worth a $1.25 million base salary if he makes the majors on February 18, 2021, with $1.5 million in incentives. Pérez's deal was announced by the Indians on March 27, 2021. Pérez played 3.2 scoreless innings before being assigned to a new assignment on April 28, 2021. Pérez cleared waivers and elected a free agent on May 2nd.

Pérez, 20,21, signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League on May 11, 2021.

Pérez signed a minors contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks on March 21, 2022. His contract was purchased on April 6, and he was selected to the Opening Day roster. In four appearances with the team, he earned seven earned runs. Pérez was scheduled for assignment on April 25, 2022, at the time of the 2022. He was released by the company on April 28, 2022.

Pérez re-signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League on April 29, 2022.

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