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Perez was a member of heavy-hitting Braves teams for five-plus seasons, replacing Sonny Jackson at shortstop in 1971 and moving to second base in 1974. Though he was in the lineup for his glove, he had eight homers and 57 RBI in 1973, and batted as high as .275 in 1975. He was traded from Atlanta to San Francisco to New York to Oakland within 11 months. (PB)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » September 10, 1973: Against the Giants, Hank Aaron connects for his 37th homer (career #710) in the 3rd inning, and then is lifted in the 4th when he doesn't feel well. Infielder Marty Perez pinch hits for Aaron. Davey Johnson adds his 40th homer of the year. » June 13, 1976: The Braves trade infielders Darrell Evans and Marty Perez to the Giants for 1B Willie Montanez, SS Craig Robinson, and two minor league infielders. » April 27, 1977: The Yankees obtain P Mike Torrez from the A's in exchange for P Dock Ellis, infielder Marty Perez, and OF Larry Murray. Torrez will have a fine season in New York before signing with Boston as a free agent.