1 EURY PEREZ RHP
Fastball: 70 Curveball: 60 Slider: 60 Changeup: 60 CTL: 65 BA Grade: 70 Risk: High
Born: April 15, 2003. B-T: R-R. HT: 6-8. WT: 220.
Signed: Dominican Republic, 2019.
Signed by: Fernando Seguignol.
TRACK RECORD: Perez has grown by leaps and bounds since the Marlins signed him in 2019. That’s true physically and regarding his status in the sport. He’s gone from a wiry 6-foot-5 to a thicker, more sturdy build at 6-foot-8 and 220 pounds and has used the extra strength to amplify his arsenal and blossom into one of the game’s top pitching prospects. Perez’s official debut was delayed a year by the pandemic, but the Marlins were so confident in his abilities that they jumped him straight to Low-A Jupiter for his 2021 professional debut. Not only was he pitching in Low-A at 17, but he was also pitching in a league where the Automated Ball-Strike system was being tested, meaning that there was no leeway in terms of control—either hit the strike zone or it’s a ball. Under those conditions and with no professional experience, Perez thrived. He used an exemplary pitch mix to pound the zone with consistent, quality strikes until the Marlins moved him to High-A Beloit, where he faced slightly more resistance but was still quite impressive. Miami continued its aggressive tact with Perez when they assigned him to Double-A to open the 2022 season. His first start of the year came as an 18-year-old, making him the youngest pitcher at the level. After a couple of inconsistent turns, Perez found his groove on April 29, when he fired five one-hit innings with 12 strikeouts. The next two months were marked by pure dominance. He posted sub-2.50 ERAs in May and June before a strained lat muscle derailed his progress. He returned in time to help Double-A Pensacola win the Southern League championship and punctuated the win by striking out the first eight hitters in the decisive Game 3 against Tennessee.
Perez’s allure is simple: He combines a powerful four-pitch mix with athleticism and command that ranks as exceptional for anyone but jumps off the page for someone of his size. His added strength has amplified his repertoire, which begins with a fastball that sits in the mid 90s and touches triple digits. Perez’s
