Retired#241B1964–1986T-82 all-time

Tony Perez

Cincinnati Reds, Montreal Expos, Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies

Tony Pérez drove in runs for the Big Red Machine, Cincinnati’s champions of 1975 and 1976. His two-run homer in Game 7 of the 1975 World Series started the Reds’ comeback against Boston. He finished with 379 home runs over 23 seasons.

Bats / ThrowsRight / Right
Age84
Height / Weight6' 2" / 205 lb
BornMay 14, 1942 · Camaguey, Cuba
MLB debutJul 26, 1964
Last gameOct 5, 1986
TeamsCincinnati Reds 1964–1976, 1984–1986Montreal Expos 1977–1979Boston Red Sox 1980–1982Philadelphia Phillies 1983
Career home runs
379
2777 games · 23 seasons
Best season
40
1970 · Cincinnati Reds
All-time HR rank
T-82
Tied with 1 other · Next: Albert Belle (381), 3 to pass
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9 badges earned
1Unicorn
3Rare Air
5Legend
  • UnicornCareerHall of FameInducted 2000
  • ×17Rare AirGameMulti-homer gameFirst Aug 9, 1967 · latest Sep 20, 1981
  • Rare AirSeason40 home runs1970
  • Rare AirSeasonWorld Series home run1975 · 3 HR
  • ×2LegendSeason30 home runs1969, 1970
  • ×3LegendSeasonPostseason home run1970, 1973, 1975 · 6 HR
  • LegendCareer300 home runs379 home runs
  • LegendCareerWorld Series ring2 rings · 1975, 1976
  • LegendCareer200 home runs379 home runs

Distance and exit-velocity badges count from 2015, when tracking began. Grand slams, walk-offs, inside-the-park, leadoff, pinch-hit, first-pitch, back-to-back, switch-hitting and ballpark badges count games from 2008 on.

Career arc

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Personal records

Career

Longest of his career

Hardest hit of his career

Year by year

Regular season · MLB
SeasonTeamGPAHRRBIAVGOBPSLGOPSAB/HR
1986Cincinnati Reds77228229.255.333.355.688100.0
1985Cincinnati Reds72207633.328.396.470.86630.5
1984Cincinnati Reds71149215.241.295.343.63868.5
1983Philadelphia Phillies91285643.241.316.372.68842.2
1982Boston Red Sox69215631.260.326.444.77032.7
1981Boston Red Sox84336939.252.310.395.70534.0
1980Boston Red Sox15163525105.275.320.467.78723.4
1979Montreal Expos1325371373.270.322.425.74737.6
1978Montreal Expos1485901478.290.336.449.78538.9
1977Montreal Expos1546331991.283.352.463.81529.4
1976Cincinnati Reds1395861991.260.328.452.78027.7
1975Cincinnati Reds13757420109.282.350.466.81625.6
1974Cincinnati Reds15866728101.265.331.460.79121.3
1973Cincinnati Reds15164727101.314.393.527.92020.9
1972Cincinnati Reds1365762190.283.349.497.84624.5
1971Cincinnati Reds1586642591.269.325.438.76324.4
1970Cincinnati Reds15868140129.317.401.589.99014.7
1969Cincinnati Reds16070437122.294.357.526.88317.0
1968Cincinnati Reds1606901892.282.338.430.76834.7
1967Cincinnati Reds15664426102.290.328.490.81823.1
1966Cincinnati Reds99278439.265.304.381.68564.3
1965Cincinnati Reds1043071247.260.315.466.78123.4
1964Cincinnati Reds122801.080.179.120.299—
Career2777108613791652.279.341.463.80425.8

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Tony Perez home run facts
How many career home runs does Tony Perez have?

Tony Perez hit 379 career MLB home runs in 23 seasons (1964–1986), tied for 82nd all-time.

Where does Tony Perez rank on the all-time home run list?

Tied for 82nd in MLB history with 379. Next: Albert Belle (381), 3 to pass.

What was Tony Perez’s best home run season?

His most home runs in a season is 40, in 1970 with the Cincinnati Reds, when he posted a .990 OPS.

Is Tony Perez in the Hall of Fame?

Yes. Tony Perez was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2000.

What teams has Tony Perez played for?

Cincinnati Reds (1964–1976, 1984–1986); Montreal Expos (1977–1979); Boston Red Sox (1980–1982); Philadelphia Phillies (1983).

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