Everson Pereira is a Venezuelan outfielder from Cabudare who reached the majors in August 2023 with the New York Yankees. Now 25, he’s still working to establish himself in the big leagues after spending time with three organizations in his first three seasons.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Everson Pereira
- Position: Outfielder (Right Field)
- Team: St. Louis Cardinals
- Bats / Throws: Right / Right
- Height / Weight: 5’11» / 203 lbs
- Born: April 10, 2001 — Cabudare, Venezuela 🇻🇪
- MLB Debut: August 22, 2023
Background
Pereira grew up in Cabudare, a city in Venezuela with deep baseball roots. Like many Latin American prospects, he developed through academies and the minor leagues before earning his shot at the majors. He made his MLB debut on August 22, 2023, with the Yankees at just 22 years old.
Professional Career
In his 2023 debut with New York, Pereira hit .151 with no home runs, 10 RBI, and a .427 OPS. The numbers were modest, but he flashed some speed on the bases, swiping 4 bags in limited time.
He moved to the Tampa Bay Rays in 2025 and had a tough go of it — batting just .138 with 2 home runs and a .465 OPS. Not the bounce-back he needed, but he kept grinding.
The 2026 season with the Chicago White Sox showed real signs of progress. Pereira posted a .225 average with 4 home runs, 11 RBI, and a .722 OPS — a meaningful jump that suggests he’s starting to find his footing offensively.
He’s currently with the St. Louis Cardinals, continuing to develop as a right fielder and pushing for a consistent role in the lineup.
Career Stats
- 2026 — Chicago White Sox: .225 AVG | 4 HR | 11 RBI | 8 R | .722 OPS | 1 SB
- 2025 — Tampa Bay Rays: .138 AVG | 2 HR | 8 RBI | 7 R | .465 OPS | 2 SB
- 2023 — New York Yankees: .151 AVG | 0 HR | 10 RBI | 6 R | .427 OPS | 4 SB
Awards & Recognition
Pereira hasn’t picked up any individual hardware yet — no Silver Slugger, no MVP, no All-Star nod. He’s still in the building phase, focused on locking down a regular spot and letting the numbers grow from there.
Fun Fact
For a guy whose bat was quiet in his debut, his legs were anything but — Pereira swiped 4 bases in his first MLB stint with the Yankees in 2023. Speed and outfield range may well be his biggest calling cards as he continues to develop.
