Sergio Pérez | |
Position: | Pitcher |
Birth Name: | Sergio Daniel Perez |
Birth Date: | 5 December 1984 |
Birth Place: | Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
Bats: | Right |
Throws: | Right |
Sergio Daniel Pérez (born 5 December 1984) is a professional baseball player who plays as a pitcher. Born in the United States, he represents Spain internationally
Pérez is a graduate out of University of Tampa. In 2006, he was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 2nd round.
Pérez has played in the off-season with the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League for several seasons and has helped the Navegantes del Magallanes go into the playoffs.
On 16 March 2013, he signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics.[1]
On 4 March 2014, he signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays.[2]
Pérez played for the Spain national baseball team in the 2013 World Baseball Classic.[3]