History of Wenceel Pérez in Timeline

Wenceel Xavier Pérez is a professional baseball outfielder from the Dominican Republic, currently playing for the Detroit Tigers in Major League Baseball (MLB). He began his MLB career in 2024.

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October 30, 1999: Wenceel Xavier Pérez Born

On October 30, 1999, Wenceel Xavier Pérez was born. He is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder.

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July 2, 2016: Signed with Detroit Tigers

On July 2, 2016, Pérez signed with the Detroit Tigers as an international free agent.

2017: Assigned to Dominican Summer League Tigers

In 2017, Pérez was assigned to the Dominican Summer League Tigers, marking his first professional stop.

2018: Promotion to Gulf Coast League Tigers

In 2018, Pérez earned a call-up to the rookie-level Gulf Coast League Tigers after a strong performance. He was later promoted to the Low-A Connecticut Tigers and subsequently to the High-A West Michigan Whitecaps.

2019: Full season with West Michigan Whitecaps

In 2019, Wenceel Pérez spent the full season with the West Michigan Whitecaps, batting .233 with 3 home runs and 30 RBI over 124 games. He was also named to the Detroit Tigers' Top 30 Prospects List by MLB.com ahead of the 2019 season at #12.

2020: No game due to COVID-19 pandemic

In 2020, Pérez did not play in a game due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

November 15, 2022: Added to 40-man roster

On November 15, 2022, the Tigers added Pérez to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.

2023: Played in multiple leagues

In 2023, Pérez played in 116 games split between the Single–A Lakeland Flying Tigers, Double–A Erie SeaWolves, and Triple–A Toledo, accumulating a .274/.368/.417 batting line with 9 home runs, 48 RBI, and 26 stolen bases.