Tomás Pérez

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**Tomás Pérez**
Major League Baseball debut
Free Agent — No. 9
Second base
Bats: Both	Throws: Right
May 3, 1995 for the Toronto Blue Jays
Selected MLB statistics (through 2006)
Batting average	.240
Hits	453
Runs scored	205
Teams
Toronto Blue Jays (1995-1998) Philadelphia Phillies (2000-2005) Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2006)

Tomás Orlando Pérez (born December 29, 1973) is a Major League Baseball infielder who played for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2006) and is currently a free agent. He has previously played for the Toronto Blue Jays (1995-1998) and the Philadelphia Phillies (2000-2005). Pérez was born in Barquisimeto, Lara State, Venezuela. He is a utility infielder who throws right handed and switch hits.

Before landing in Philadelphia in 2000, Pérez had played for the Toronto Blue Jays from 1995 to 1998, where he was selected under the provisions of the Rule 5 draft. Pérez is considered to be versatile because of his ability to play all four infield positions.

Pérez had his best year in 2003. Shifted between third base, second base, first base, shortstop, right field, and also as an emergency pitcher, Pérez was an asset off the bench. Known for throwing shaving cream pies, Pérez was a popular player with both fans and teammates alike in his six years in Philadelphia.

Despite being signed through 2006, Pérez was released by the Phillies on April 2, 2006; he signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on April 6. On Mother's Day, May 14, 2006, Perez was one of more than 50 hitters who brandished a pink bat to benefit the Breast Cancer Foundation.

As of 2006, Pérez is a .240 hitter with 24 home runs and 180 RBI in 781 games.

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