Oneli Pérez
Encyclopedia
Oneli M. Pérez Garcia is a Dominican
professional baseball
player.
, Dominican Republic
.
He was undrafted and was signed by the Chicago White Sox
as a free agent on May 19, 2004 by fellow Dominican Denny González
.
In January 2011, he accepted an offer to play with Hanwha Eagles in the Korea Baseball Organization
, but was released in June later that year.
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of La Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western third of the island is occupied by the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands that are shared by two countries...
professional baseball
Professional baseball
Baseball is a team sport which is played by several professional leagues throughout the world. In these leagues, and associated farm teams, players are selected for their talents and are paid to play for a specific team or club system....
player.
Biography
Pérez was born in BonaoBonao
Bonao is the capital of Monseñor Nouel province, Dominican Republic. It is located in the center of the country, to the northwest of the national capital Santo Domingo.The city is known as "Villa De Las Hortensias" - the town of hortensias...
, Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of La Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western third of the island is occupied by the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands that are shared by two countries...
.
He was undrafted and was signed by the Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
as a free agent on May 19, 2004 by fellow Dominican Denny González
Denny Gonzalez
Denio Mariano "Denny" González Manzueta is a retired Major League Baseball infielder. He played during five seasons at the major league level for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Indians. He was signed by the Pirates as an amateur free agent in...
.
In January 2011, he accepted an offer to play with Hanwha Eagles in the Korea Baseball Organization
Korea Baseball Organization
The Korea Baseball Organization is the governing body for the professional leagues of baseball in South Korea. KBO should not be confused with the Korea Professional Baseball League. KBO was founded in 1981 and has been governing two leagues, Korea Professional Baseball and Futures League since...
, but was released in June later that year.