Sergio Pérez (baseball) explained

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

Career

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]

International career

Pérez played for the Spain national baseball team in the 2013 World Baseball Classic.[3]

Notes and References

  1. JohnSheaHey. John Shea. 313032933579575296. 16 March 2013. Confirmed: #Athletics sign RHP Sergio Perez, who was in #Astros system 7 years, 2nd rounder in '06. Minor-league deal..
  2. TBTimes_Rays. Marc Topkin. 440848752119934976. 4 March 2014.
    1. Rays sign RH Sergio Perez, Univ. of Tampa product who has spent 8 years in minors (#Astros, #Athletics), mostly at Triple-A
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  3. http://tampaspartans.com/article.asp?articleID=3453 Sergio Perez Continues Pursuit of MLB Career After Excellent Winter