About Luis Peraza
Lived 1942 – 2011 (aged 68). Luis Peraza was an American baseball player.
Luis Peraza Rios (June 17, 1942 – May 3, 2011) was a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher. Peraza appeared in eight games, all in relief, for the Philadelphia Phillies in . He threw and batted right-handed, stood tall and weighed .
Peraza's professional baseball career began in 1961 in the New York Yankees' organization, then it was interrupted for two seasons (1962–1963). In 1964, Peraza was signed by the Los Angeles Angels' system, pitching at the Class A level for all of 1964 through two games during 1965. Then he was out of pro ball until he was signed by the Phillies in 1967.
His eight-game MLB trial in 1969 consisted of nine total innings pitched. Peraza allowed 12 hits, six earned runs and two bases on balls, with seven strikeouts. He did not record a decision or a save.
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Who was Luis Peraza?
Puerto Rican baseball player (1942-2011)
When was Luis Peraza born?
Luis Peraza was born on 17 June 1942 in Río Piedras.
When did Luis Peraza die?
Luis Peraza died on 3 May 2011 in Caguas, Puerto Rico.
What was Luis Peraza's occupation?
Luis Peraza was a baseball player.
What nationality was Luis Peraza?
Luis Peraza was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Luis Peraza. https://biography.guide/luis-peraza/
MLA: "Luis Peraza." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/luis-peraza/.
Chicago: "Luis Peraza." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/luis-peraza/.
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