Oswald Peraza -- General News
General News sources for Oswald Peraza of the Los Angeles Angels
Oswald Peraza, born June 15, 2000, in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, was acquired by the Los Angeles Angels on July 31, 2025, from the New York Yankees in exchange for minor league outfielder Wilberson De Peña and international bonus pool space. He made his Angels debut on August 2.
In 2025, Peraza compiled a .164 average (40-for-244) with 24 runs scored, 6 doubles, 5 home runs, 20 RBI, and 9 stolen bases across both teams. In 35 games with the Angels, he slashed .186/.245/.267 with 3 extra-base hits and 6 stolen bases. He played a career-high 106 games, with 64 appearances at third base, establishing career bests in runs, hits, home runs, and RBI. Notably, with runners in scoring position he batted .288 (15-for-52) with 12 RBI. His average sprint speed of 29.2 ft/s ranked in the 93rd percentile, and his arm strength ranked in the 81st percentile.
In 2024, Peraza appeared in only 4 games with the Yankees, batting .200 (2-for-10) with 1 home run. He spent the majority of the season in the minor leagues, hitting .246 (86-for-350) with 13 doubles, 13 home runs, 60 RBI, and 24 stolen bases in 92 games with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Career regular season statistics show 480 at-bats with a .190 average, 9 home runs, 38 RBI, and 15 stolen bases.