Major League Baseball player Fernando Perez plays center field for the Tampa Bay Rays. He made his Major League debut on September 5, 2008.
MLB Career
- September 5, 2008: Major League debut with the Tampa Bay Rays
- September 14, 2008: First Major League home run at Yankee Stadium
Career Highlights
- 2004: Team All-Ivy League
- 2006: Player of the Year at Class A Advanced Visalia
- 2006: Named the California League's Best Defensive Outfielder
- 2006: Named 17th-best prospect in the league by Baseball America
- 2006: Named the fastest base runner and best defensive outfielder of all Rays' minor leaguers
- August 30, 2007: Named SOU Post-Season All-Star
- October 8, 2007: Named Baseball America Double-A All-Star
Fernando Perez Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Tampa Bay Rays
- The Official Site of the Tampa Bay Rays: Fernando Perez Career Stats
- Height: 6'1"
- Weight: 195 lbs
- Rookie Year: 2008
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Fernando Perez Timeline
1983: Born on April 23 in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2004: Drafted by Tampa Bay Rays in the 7th round (195th Overall)
2004: Played for Hudson Valley Renegades
2005: Played for the Southwest Michigan Devil Rays Single-A team
2006: Played for the Visalia Oaks
2007: Played for the Montgomery Biscuits
2008: Played for the Triple-A Durham Bulls
August 31, 2008: Called up by the Tampa Bay Rays
September 5, 2008: Major League debut
September 14, 2008: First Major League home run
