Gerald Perry was a professional baseball player who played as a first baseman and outfielder in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for 13 seasons. He was born on October 30, 1960, in Savannah, Georgia, and attended Groves High School in Garden City, Georgia. Perry was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the second round of the 1978 MLB draft and made his MLB debut on September 1, 1983, at the age of 22.
Perry spent the majority of his career with the Braves, playing for them from 1983 to 1991. He was known for his consistent hitting and solid defense at first base. In 1988, Perry had his best season, hitting .300 with 16 home runs and 86 RBIs. He was named to the National League All-Star team that year and finished 14th in the MVP voting.
After leaving the Braves, Perry played for several other teams, including the Kansas City Royals, St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Seattle Mariners. He continued to be a reliable hitter and solid fielder throughout his career, but never matched the success he had with the Braves.
Perry retired from baseball after the 1995 season with a career batting average of .265, 90 home runs, and 528 RBIs. He also had a career fielding percentage of .994 at first base, which was above the league average.
After his playing career, Perry became a coach and worked for several MLB teams, including the Seattle Mariners, Chicago Cubs, and Kansas City Royals. He was known for his ability to work with young players and help them improve their hitting and fielding skills.
In 2013, Perry was inducted into the Savannah Sports Hall of Fame in recognition of his achievements in baseball. He remains a respected figure in the baseball community and is remembered for his consistent play and dedication to the game.
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