The Miami Marlins are set to make history on Friday when they debut the youngest pitcher in franchise history, Eury Pérez. The 21-year-old right-hander is set to become the first player born in the 21st century to make his Major League debut.
Pérez was signed by the Marlins as an international free agent in 2014 and has been steadily climbing through the ranks of the organization ever since. He spent the last two seasons with the Marlins’ Double-A affiliate, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, where he posted a 3.40 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in 2019.
The Marlins are hoping that Pérez can bring some much-needed stability to their pitching staff. The team has struggled to find consistent starting pitching this season, and Pérez could be the answer. He has a fastball that can reach up to 96 mph and a solid curveball that he can use to keep hitters off balance.
Pérez is also known for his poise and maturity on the mound, which could be a huge asset for the Marlins as they look to turn their season around. He has already shown that he can handle pressure situations, having pitched in the Arizona Fall League last year and in the Venezuelan Winter League this past offseason.
The Marlins are hoping that Pérez can help them make a push for the playoffs this season. With his youth and talent, he could be the spark that the team needs to make a run at the postseason. It will be exciting to see what he can do on Friday when he makes his Major League debut, and it could be the start of something special for the Miami Marlins.
