Major League Baseball player Fernando Perez plays center field for the Tampa Bay Rays. He made his Major League debut on September 5, 2008.

• September 5, 2008: Major League debut with the Tampa Bay Rays
• September 14, 2008: First Major League home run at Yankee Stadium

• 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

• 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

• 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