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| Jose Ruiz Perez
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| Bat/Throw:
| R/R
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| Height:
| 5' 11"
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| Weight:
| 180
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| Born:
| 1926-5-20 at Long Beach, CA (US)
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| Died:
| 1999-1-9
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Jose Perez was a professional player and manager.
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Profile
Career notes
- Was injured and did not play for Denver in the 1949 Western League.
- Managed Ventura in the California League from August 2, 1952 to the close of the season and from the start of the 1953 season to June 17, 1953.
Personal
- Married with one son (one year old) as of 1951, lived in Torrance, California.
- Resided in Torrance, California in 1953 and 1954.
- His long-time ambition to be a manager is now being realized.
- Resided in Torrance, California in 1954.
- Shows his hobby is manual arts.
- Nationality self-identified as Mexican.
Pre-professional career
- Graduated from Long Beach Polytechnic High School in 1944 and played baseball and basketball.
- Was named All-C.I.F. in baseball and basketball in high school.
- Was named All-City in baseball and basketball in high school.
- Has played winter ball in Mexico the past few years.
- Played American Legion ball.
- Served two years in the U.S. Marine Corps.
- Brother of Manny Perez
Achievements
- Led the 1950 California League in the fewest strikeouts by a batter with 17.
- Led the 1951 California League in the fewest strikeouts by a batter with 25.
- Led the 1952 California League in the fewest strikeouts by a batter with 14.
- Led the 1953 California League in the fewest strikeouts by a batter with 18.
- Led the 1953 California League in batting average with .373.
- Tied the California League record for most consecutive hits with 8 on May 24-26, 1953.
- Biggest thrill in baseball was receiving a watch for being the most valuable player on the Kingston, Ontario team in 1948.
Outside of baseball
- Does masonry and building work during the off-season.
- Served in the U. S. Marine Corps for two years and was awarded the Purple Heart.
Sources
- 1951 Boston Braves Roster Book.
- 1953 California League Gold Book (Fifth Edition).
- 1954 California League Gold Book (Sixth Edition).
- Social Security Death Index (SSN: 562-22-8420).
