Miami Marlins Pitcher Eury Perez Delivers Another Solid Start

Miami Marlins Pitcher Eury Perez’s outing against Toronto showcased exactly why baseball insiders can’t stop talking about Perez. The young Dominican hurler carved through six innings of work, allowing just two runs while striking out four and walking only one. More importantly, he generated an eye-popping 18 swinging strikes on 94 pitches, a number that had opposing hitters shaking their heads in the dugout.

How Eury Perez Dominated the Blue Jays Lineup

What made this outing special wasn’t just the final line. It was how Perez attacked hitters with surgical precision. His four-seam fastball sat comfortably in the mid-90s, but it was his devastating slider that had Blue Jays batters completely off-balance. The pitch tunneled perfectly off his heater, creating that split-second hesitation that separates good pitchers from great ones.

The young ace cruised through six scoreless frames before encountering his only real trouble in the seventh. The first two batters reached base, eventually coming around to score on a Lake Bachar home run. But here’s what separates Perez from other young arms: he didn’t let the moment get to him. His composure on the mound reminded longtime baseball observers of another young pitcher who once dominated for the Miami Marlins. A right-hander named Josh Beckett. 

The Mechanics Behind Perez’s Success

What makes Perez so special isn’t just his stuff. It is his approach. His delivery is smooth and repeatable, generating incredible leverage from his 6-foot-8 frame. When he releases the ball, hitters are seeing it from what feels like 58 feet instead of 60, thanks to his extension and downward plane.

His slider, which has become his signature offering, breaks late and sharp. It’s the kind of pitch that has hitters starting their swing before realizing the ball is diving out of the zone. The result? Those 18 swinging strikes had Blue Jays players muttering to themselves as they walked back to the dugout.

The Miami Marlins Hope This Breakout Campaign Continues

This latest gem brings Perez to 6-3 on the season with a sparkling 3.44 ERA and an even more impressive 0.98 WHIP. Those numbers don’t happen by accident. They are the product of relentless preparation and an understanding of how to pitch, not just throw. The Miami Marlins might not be having the season they wanted, but there are bright spots. 

Over 70.2 innings this season, Perez has struck out 70 hitters while walking just 25. That 2.8-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio demonstrates the kind of command that separates future aces from organizational depth pieces. He’s completing six innings regularly now, something that seemed impossible for a pitcher his age just two seasons ago. The Miami Marlins have a promising young arm in their rotation.