Luis Pérez

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Luis Manuel Gonzalez Pérez

Bats Left Throws Left
Height 6' 0", Weight 205 lb.

Born January 20, 1985 in Guayubin, Dominican Republic

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Luis Pérez has pitched in the minors for several years.

Pérez signed with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2003. He debuted as a pro in 2005 with the DSL Blue Jays, going 3-3 with a 4.96 ERA, striking out 68 in 52 2/3 IP. In 2006, Luis was 4-0 with a 1.38 ERA for the DSL Blue Jays. He allowed a .158 average and struck out 107 in 85 innings; he did not allow a homer. He possibly led the league in strikeouts. He was named the Dominican Summer League Player of the Year.

Luis was 3-3 with a 3.70 ERA for the 2007 Auburn Doubledays. Pérez spent the 2008 season with Lansing Lugnuts of the Midwest League, where he made 28 appearances with 23 starts. He led the Lugnuts in innings pitched (137.1), strikeouts (137), walks (51) and losses (12), going 5-12 with a 3.80 ERA. He led the entire MWL in both losses and balks (7).