Odalis Perez is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for several teams during his career. He was born on June 7, 1978, in Las Matas de Farfán, Dominican Republic. Perez began his professional baseball career in 1994 when he signed with the Atlanta Braves as an amateur free agent. He spent several years in the Braves' minor league system before making his Major League debut in 1998.
Perez played for the Braves from 1998 to 2002, where he was primarily used as a relief pitcher. He had a breakout season in 2002, where he posted a 12-10 record with a 3.00 ERA and 153 strikeouts. His performance earned him a spot on the National League All-Star team.
In 2003, Perez was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he became a starting pitcher. He had a solid season, posting a 12-12 record with a 4.52 ERA and 156 strikeouts. He followed that up with an even better season in 2004, where he went 7-6 with a 3.25 ERA and 128 strikeouts in just 21 starts.
Perez's success continued in 2005, where he posted a 7-6 record with a 3.25 ERA and 128 strikeouts in just 21 starts. However, he struggled with injuries in 2006 and 2007, which limited his playing time and effectiveness. He was released by the Dodgers in 2008 and signed with the Washington Nationals, where he played his final season in the Major Leagues.
Overall, Perez had a solid career in the Major Leagues, posting a 79-84 record with a 4.46 ERA and 1,057 strikeouts in 1,383 innings pitched. He was known for his ability to strike out batters and his versatility as both a starting pitcher and a relief pitcher. Despite his success, Perez never won a World Series championship or any major individual awards.
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