Sam Perez
| IP | 200 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 3.6 |
| WHIP | 1.18 |
| BB/9 | 2.565 |
| SO/9 | 6.525 |
- Full name Samuel Charles Perez
- Born 08/17/1994 in Turlock, CA
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Missouri State
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Drafted in the 5th round (143rd overall) by the Miami Marlins in 2016 (signed for $20,000).
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Perez served as an old-fashioned fireman for the Bears, throwing 91 innings out of the bullpen. His durability could make him a low-cost senior sign, but teams may be frightened by the sheer amount of innings and the times he pitched deep in games on little rest.
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Perez was a fireman for Missouri State in the old-school, Rollie Fingers sense of the word. He threw 91 innings in 36 appearances. Some teams might have been concerned about how frequently he pitched and how many innings he threw, but the Marlins were impressed with his durability and intelligence, and the fact that he would sign for just $20,000, allowing them to allocate more of their bonus pool to sign top pick Braxton Garrett. They also used him heavily in his pro debut, as he tossed 48.1 more innings. He has a strong body and his velocity zoomed when he had proper rest. He was flashing 96 mph, and he throws a slider and changeup as well with good deception as the ball appears to come out of his shirt. He's lean and athletic and draws comparisons to former Marlins draft pick Anthony DeSclafani. His delivery makes it seem as though he jumps at the batter, but it is not a maximum effort delivery. Tall and physical, Perez is an aggressive strike-thrower who has the poise to move quickly as a reliever, but the Marlins intend to see what he can do as a starter. His ultimate role, however, is probably back in the bullpen.
