When Miami Marlins rookie Eury Pérez throws his first pitch against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, he'll immediately join a franchise legend. At 20 years and 27 days old, Pérez will become the youngest pitcher to debut with the Marlins, beating José Fernández's record.
Miami Marlins relief pitcher Eury Perez throws during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets, Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Jupiter, Fla. When Miami Marlins rookie Eury Pérez throws his first pitch against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, he'll immediately join a franchise legend.
What really sets Pérez apart is his command. Pérez, who is listed at 6-foot-8, doesn't have control issues like other tall pitchers. He boasts a 7.7% walk rate in Double-A this season. By comparison, New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has a 7.9% walk rate in the majors this season.
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