Oliver Perez New York Mets Cards

2003 Topps # 6 Timo Perez New York Mets Baseball Card In Protective Screwdown Case

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Oliver Perez is a left-handed starting pitcher for the New York Mets. Oliver Perez was signed by the San Diego Padres as an amateur free agent in 1999. He made his debut with the Padres in 2002. Perez did well for a rookie after being called up by the Padres in 2002. In August 2003, Perez was sent by San Diego to Pittsburgh On July 31, 2006, Perez was traded to the New York Mets. Perez emerged as one of the Mets' most consistent pitchers. Perez finished the 2007 season 15-10 with a 3.56 ERA, striking out 174 in 177 innings pitched, while walking only 79. On February 22, 2008, Perez won an arbitration case against the New York Mets and was paid $6.5 million in 2008. At the request of Pedro Martinez and pitching coach Dan Warthen, he has changed his delivery to the plate. Instead of letting his head hang down when he makes his delivery, he now makes a bowing motion. On February 3, 2009, Perez signed a three-year, $36 million deal to return to the Mets.