Carlos Perez
| IP | 421 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.361 |
| WHIP | 1.556 |
| BB/9 | 4.04 |
| SO/9 | 8.209 |
- Full name Carlos Andres Perez
- Born 05/20/1982 in San Pedro De Macoris, Dominican Republic
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: L / Throws: L
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
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Perez has made steady progress as the Orioles have taken an exceptionally patient approach since signing him out of the Dominican in 1999. He still hasn't advanced past Rookie ball, but he made the step up from the Gulf Coast League to the Appalachian League in 2003 and finished fourth in the league in ERA. Toward the end of the season, he allowed two earned runs or fewer in six consecutive starts. Perez' biggest strength is his advanced command of three pitches, led by a low-90s fastball that touches 95 mph. He also has a sharp slider and a work-in-progress changeup. He's competitive and intelligent, and he already speaks English fluently. The Orioles will push him to low Class A in 2004.
Minor League Top Prospects
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Perez ranked fourth in the league in ERA, thanks to his excellent command of three pitches. He has a low 90s fastball with good movement, along with a solid slider and changeup, both of which are improving. He concluded the summer by allowing two earned runs or fewer in his final six starts. "He may have been the best pitcher in the league," Bluefield manager Don Buford said. "He's an intelligent kid that is extremely competitive and dedicated to getting better. He has learned how to speak English fluently, and I think that's helped him as much as anything in taking his game to the next level."
