Juan Pablo Perez
| IP | 59 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.271 |
| WHIP | 1.458 |
| BB/9 | 5.644 |
| SO/9 | 9.763 |
- Full name Juan Pablo Perez
- Born 09/03/1978 in Villa Rivas, Dominican Republic
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: L
- School Escuela Primaria Medina
- Debut 09/07/2006
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One of the more intriguing lefties in the Red Sox system in recent years, Perez became a minor league free agent after the 2005 season and sparked a lot of interest with his strong performance in the Dominican League. The Mets won the bidding for Perez and protected him on their 40-man roster. Known as Luis Perez and thought to be three years younger than his actual birthdate when he first signed with Boston, he represented the Red Sox at the 2004 Futures Game. He throws a tailing, sinking 89-93 mph fastball from a three-quarters angle. His breaking ball, an 80-mph slurve, is a second plus pitch at times. Perez has averaged more than a strikeout per inning for his pro career, but his control and command have been spotty. If he can throw strikes in big league camp, he could make the Mets as a lefty set-up man.
