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Peraza makes debut with Dodgers

Jose Peraza, a 21-year-old second baseman, became the youngest position player to make his debut with Dodgers since 1998. Peraza started in place of injured second baseman Howie Kendrick against the Washington Nationals.

Credit: Harry How

Credit: Harry How

Jose Peraza, a 21-year-old second baseman, became the youngest position player to make his debut with Dodgers since 1998. Peraza started in place of injured second baseman Howie Kendrick against the Washington Nationals.
Aug 11, 2015

Former Braves prospect Jose Peraza made his major league debut Monday at second base for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The 21-year-old became the youngest position player to debut for the Dodgers since Adrian Beltre in June 1998.

Batting second, Peraza flied out in his first at-bat, but showed his speed in his next plate appearance turning a single into a triple on a misplayed ball by Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper. He had a walk and struck out once.

Peraza faired well on the field, bobbling the first ball that came his way in the first inning, but recovering. The Dodgers lost 8-3.

Peraza was called up to replace Dodgers second baseman Howie Kendrick, who went on the disabled list with a hamstring strain. Peraza had been batting .385 in 10 games at triple-A Oklahoma City  since being acquired from Atlanta in a three-team, 13-player trade July 30.

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