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Jersey Number 6
Mito Perez
- Position:
- C
- Ht./Wt.:
- 5-11 / 190
- Class:
- Graduate Student
- B/T:
- R/R
- Hometown:
- Edinburg, Texas
- HS:
- Robert Vela
- Prev School:
- Tarleton State
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Grand Canyon |
- Appeared in 44 games with 40 starts in his lone season at GCU, serving as the Lopes' primary catcher and a key top-of-the-order bat.
- Ranked 14th nationally and first in the MW in toughest to strike out, striking out once every 15.8 at bats. Had 10 strikeouts in 158 at bats and 192 plate appearances.
- Ranked first in the MW and 122nd nationally in sacrifice bunts per game (0.14), finishing with a team-high six sacrifice bunts.
- Hit .297 with a .398 on-base percentage, three home runs, seven doubles, 18 RBIs, 29 runs, 17 walks and five stolen bases.
- Hit .326 with a .421 on-base percentage in MW play, striking out only six times in 92 conference at bats and tying for fourth in the conference with four sacrifice bunts.
- Made an immediate impact in his GCU debut, collecting two first-pitch hits and scoring twice in a 10-0 Opening Night win over Northeastern.
- Was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the ninth inning against New Mexico on May 9, forcing home the winning run in GCU's third straight home walk-off victory.
- Went 3 for 5 with a walk, two runs and an RBI in a 12-7 win at Nevada on May 15, then went 3 for 6 with an RBI in the season finale.
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Tarleton State |
Stephenville, Texas |
- Appeared in 48 games (all starts), batting .306 with 52 hits, 36 RBIs, 27 runs scored and three home runs while serving as a consistent middle-of-the-order presence.
- Recorded 16 multi-hit games, highlighted by a 4-for-5 performance with a double and two RBIs against the Lopes on May 16.
- Produced at least one RBI in 22 games, including season highs of three RBIs vs. Butler (Feb. 14) and three runs scored vs. Incarnate Word (March 12).
- Had five doubles and three homers, including a road home run at Utah Valley on April 19.
- Delivered strong defense with a .983 fielding percentage, committing just three errors in 174 total chances while helping turn three double plays.
- Medically redshirted due to injury, appearing in two games for the Texans.
- Played in and started 20 games, all at catcher.
- Hit .282 with 20 hits, 16 RBIs and 16 runs scored.
- Battled injury for part of the season.
- Had three hits in a win over UTSA on Feb. 19.
- Drove in a career-high six runs as he hit a grand slam in a win over Prairie View A&M on March 5.
- Hit a three-run home run and finished with two hits at UT Rio Grande Valley on April 2.
- Appeared in 23 games, starting 19 as a true freshman catcher.
- Hit .318 with 21 hits, 11 RBIs and nine walks in 23 games played. Had eight multi-hit games.
- Caught four runners stealing and had 10 assists and 107 putouts.
Summer Leagues |
- 2023: Arroyo Seco Saints | California Collegiate League | Pasadena, Calif. (stats)
Robert Vela HS |
Edinburg, Texas |
- Lettered four years in baseball and football.
- Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 6A All-state baseball third team.
- As a senior in 2021, posted a .500 batting average on 37 hits in 25 games. Finished with 31 RBIs, 20 runs scored, 20 stolen bases, 11 doubles and one home run.
- Played club ball with the Lonestar Baseball Club.
Personal |
- Nickname is Mito.
- Parents are Jaime and Nora Perez.
- Has two brothers, Israel and Augustiné.
- Graduated with a degree in Sports Management from Tarleton State.
- Outside of baseball, enjoys hunting.
- Chose GCU because "I felt wanted and the coaching staff has so much belief and confidence in me."
- Favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
- Favorite athletes to watch growing up include David Ortiz, Javier Baez and Joe Mauer.
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