Cleveland Indians 2003-
Shortstop (R/R) Height: 6’1” Weight: 185 lbs
Born: 5-28-82, Santiago, Dominican Republic
Quick Stats
1999 Age 17 DSL 208 AB, .303/XXX/.514, 14 2B, 6 HR
2000 Age 18 A- 349 AB, .241/XXX/.309, 13 2B, 3 HR
2001 Age 19 A+ 441 AB, .240/XXX/.351, 24 2B, 7 HR
2002 Age 20 AA 470 AB, .281/.343/.457, 28 2B, 15 HR
2003 Age 21 AAA 237 AB, .257/.310/.329, 12 2B, 1 HR
2003 Age 21 AL 242 AB, .227/.295/.326, 10 2B, 4 HR
2004 Stats
Signed as non-drafted free agent, 4-14-99
Comments
7-15-03
Peralta is probably the most underrated prospect in the system, partly because he came from the DSL and not loudly drafted, and partly because no one really knows at what position he's going to end up. Right now, he's the youngest position player in the American League, and he really isn't ready yet. He has the range and arm to play third or short, but he may grow out of shortstop and develop enough power to play the hot corner. While Vizquel is rehabbing his knee, Peralta will suffice defensively at short, and won't hit. Don't write him off, though; in a couple years, you might not recognize the finished product.
Contract:
2004 Salary:
Arbitration: 2006
Free Agency: 2009
4-14-99: Signed with the Cleveland Indians as a non-drafted free agent
1999: Played in DSL
Started 2000 in Columbus (A)
4-5-01: Promoted to Kinston (A)
3-31-01: Promoted to Akron (AA)
Played in Arizona Fall League after the 2002 season
11-20-02: Contract Purchased by Cleveland
3-3-03: Signed to a 1 Year contract ($NA)
3-17-03: Optioned to Buffalo (AAA)
6-12-03: Recalled by Cleveland
6-13-03: MLB Debut
6-24-03: Optioned to Buffalo (AAA)
6-30-03: Recalled by Cleveland