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Speedy Perez collects first big league hit
- Updated: September 28, 2016
MIAMI — They know he can run. Yefri Perez has game-changing speed, which he’s shown on several occasions with four stolen bases in his 10 big league games.
On Tuesday night, in the Marlins’ 12-1 loss to the Mets at Marlins Park, Perez also gave a glimpse of how he can bat, and the 25-year-old collected his first big league hit, an opposite-field single off Fernando Salas in the eighth inning.
The Marlins didn’t have much to cheer about in a blowout loss that puts them on the brink of being mathematically eliminated from National League Wild Card contention. But in terms of looking toward the future, Perez is highly valued by the organization.
“I’m really happy for Yefri, he’s going to be a special one,” manager Don Mattingly said. “Such a good kid. He works extremely hard, and he’s come so far in a year. …
