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Javier Pérez Notable

b. February 3, 1902 · Philadelphia Bacharach Giants 1934, New York Cubans 1935, 1942–1945, Brooklyn Eagles 1935, Homestead Grays 1937

Javier Pérez played for four clubs across 12 seasons as a second baseman, opening with the Philadelphia Bacharach Giants in 1934 and closing with the New York Cubans in 1945.

Across 224 games he batted .271, with 211 hits and 114 runs. He finished with 3 home runs, 34 doubles and 15 stolen bases.

He played 110 games at third base, with 159 assists and 16 errors. He turned 7 double plays.

He was an All-Star in 1943.

He was born in San Antonio de los Baños, La Habana, Cuba on February 3, 1902. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Honors

AwardTimesYears
Negro Leagues East-West Classic 1 1943

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1934 PBG 18641012 500 5813 .188
1935 BE/NYC 451601849 1001 25839 .306
1937 HG 492033758 532 302201 .286
1942 NYC 2880923 500 101020 .287
1943 NYC 311152432 530 22801 .278
1944 NYC 32991429 320 131200 .293
1945 NYC 215728 100 1501 .140
Career 224778114211 3483 10673615 .271

On this day & linked events

1902

Born February 3, 1902

San Antonio de los Baños, La Habana, Cuba