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{{Short description|American baseball player (born 1983)}}
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{{Infobox baseball biography
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| birth_place = [[St. Paul, Minnesota]]
| birth_place = [[St. Paul, Minnesota]], U.S.
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* 3× [[Major League Baseball All-Star Game|All-Star]] ([[2013 Major League Baseball All-Star Game|2013]]–[[2015 Major League Baseball All-Star Game|2015]])
* 3× [[Major League Baseball All-Star Game|All-Star]] ([[2013 Major League Baseball All-Star Game|2013]]–[[2015 Major League Baseball All-Star Game|2015]])
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'''Glen Weston Perkins''' (born March 2, 1983) is an American former [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]]. He played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Minnesota Twins]].
'''Glen Weston Perkins''' (born March 2, 1983) is an American former [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] and a television analyst. He played his entire career in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Minnesota Twins]].


He made his major league debut with the Minnesota Twins in 2006. Perkins attended the [[Minnesota Golden Gophers baseball|University of Minnesota]] in [[Minneapolis–St. Paul]] and [[Stillwater Area High School]] in [[Oak Park Heights, Minnesota|Oak Park Heights]]. Perkins earned his first major league win on May 20, 2008, against the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]].
He made his major league debut with the Minnesota Twins in 2006. Perkins attended the [[Minnesota Golden Gophers baseball|University of Minnesota]] in [[Minneapolis–St. Paul]] and [[Stillwater Area High School]] in [[Oak Park Heights, Minnesota|Oak Park Heights]]. Perkins earned his first major league win on May 20, 2008, against the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]].


==College and minor league career==
==College and minor league career==
Perkins played his college ball for the [[Minnesota Golden Gophers baseball|Minnesota Golden Gophers]] in 2003 and 2004. With the Gophers in 2003, he went 10–2 and posted a 2.91 ERA with 117 strikeouts. In his 2004 season with the Gophers, he went 9–3 and posted a 2.83 ERA with 113 strikeouts. Perkins was drafted by the [[Minnesota Twins]] in the first round of the [[2004 Major League Baseball draft]], being picked 22nd overall.
Perkins played his college ball for the [[Minnesota Golden Gophers baseball|Minnesota Golden Gophers]] in 2003 and 2004. With the Gophers in 2003, he went 10–2 and posted a 2.91 ERA with 117 strikeouts in 15 games (13 starts). In his 2004 season with the Gophers, he went 9–3 and posted a 2.83 ERA with 113 strikeouts in 16 games (15 starts).<ref name=":0" /> Perkins was drafted by the [[Minnesota Twins]] in the first round (22nd overall) of the [[2004 Major League Baseball draft|2004 MLB draft]], as a compensation pick from the [[Seattle Mariners]] for their signing of [[Eddie Guardado]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=1st Round of the 2004 MLB June Amateur Draft |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/draft/?year_ID=2004&draft_round=1&draft_type=junreg&query_type=year_round |access-date=January 2, 2023 |website=[[Baseball-Reference.com]] |language=en}}</ref>


Between 2004 and 2008, Perkins played most of his games for the [[Minnesota Twins]] minor league system. He pitched for the Elizabethton Twins, Quad City Swing, Fort Myers Miracle, Gulf Coast Twins, [[New Britain Rock Cats]], and the AAA [[Rochester Red Wings]]. In his three seasons with Twins' minor league teams, he pitched 386.2 innings, posting a 16–22 record with a 3.50 ERA and 380 strikeouts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/P/glen-perkins.shtml|title=Glen Perkins Baseball Statistics [2003-2017]|website=www.TheBaseballCube.com}}</ref> He was ranked number 66 in ''[[Baseball America]]'s'' Top 100 Prospects.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/askba/263626.html/|title=BaseballAmerica.com: Prospects: Ask BA|website=www.BaseballAmerica.com|access-date=October 29, 2017}}</ref>
Between 2004 and 2008, Perkins played most of his games for the [[Minnesota Twins]] minor league system. He pitched for the [[Elizabethton Twins]], [[Quad Cities River Bandits]], [[Fort Myers Miracle]], [[Gulf Coast Twins]], [[New Britain Rock Cats]], and the [[Rochester Red Wings]]. In his three seasons with Twins' minor league teams, he pitched 386.2 innings, posting a 16–22 record with a 3.50 ERA and 380 strikeouts.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |title=Glen Perkins Baseball Statistics [2003-2017] |url=https://www.thebaseballcube.com/content/player/41613/ |website=The Baseball Cube}}</ref> He was ranked number 66 in ''[[Baseball America]]'s'' Top 100 Prospects.<ref>{{cite web |last=Callis |first=Jim |date=March 30, 2007 |title=BaseballAmerica.com: Prospects: Ask BA |url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/askba/263626.html/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070921122952/http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/askba/263626.html |archive-date=September 21, 2007 |access-date=October 29, 2017 |website=[[Baseball America]]}}</ref>


==Major league career==
==Major league career==
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====2006 season====
====2006 season====
Perkins made his MLB debut on September 21, 2006, against the [[Boston Red Sox]]. Coming in to relieve teammate [[Matt Guerrier]], Perkins pitched 1.1 innings of perfect baseball. Perkins pitched in 4 regular season games in the 2006 season, all in September as a [[relief pitcher]]. He pitched 5.2 innings giving up no runs and striking out 6.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/players/gamelog?statsId=7711&year=2006|title=MLB Players Rosters - Major League Baseball - ESPN|website=ESPN.com}}</ref>
Perkins made his MLB debut on September 21, 2006, against the [[Boston Red Sox]]. Coming in to relieve teammate [[Matt Guerrier]], Perkins pitched {{fraction|1|1|3}} perfect innings.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 21, 2006 |title=Minnesota Twins vs Boston Red Sox Box Score: September 21, 2006 |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/BOS/BOS200609210.shtml |access-date=January 3, 2023 |website=[[Baseball-Reference.com]] |language=en}}</ref> Perkins pitched in four regular season games in the 2006 season, all in September as a [[relief pitcher]]. He pitched {{fraction|5|2|3}} innings, recording a 1.59 ERA while striking out six.<ref name=":1" />


====2007 season====
====2007 season====
In his 2007 season, Perkins pitched in 19 games for the [[Minnesota Twins]], all as a reliever. In 28.2 innings pitched, Perkins finished the season with a 0–0, posting a 3.14 ERA, 12 walks, and 20 strikeouts. Injuries caused his season to be short with the [[Minnesota Twins]], as he did not pitch into June.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/players/gamelog?statsId=7711&year=2007|title=MLB Players Rosters - Major League Baseball - ESPN|website=ESPN.com}}</ref>
In his 2007 season, Perkins pitched in 19 games for the Twins, all as a reliever. In {{fraction|28|2|3}} innings pitched, Perkins finished the season with a 3.14 ERA, 12 walks, and 20 strikeouts.<ref name=":1" /> Due to a shoulder injury, he spent time significant time on the disabled list from May 22 to September 11.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nicholl |first=Conor |date=September 11, 2007 |title=Notes: Perkins returns to 'pen |url=http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070911&content_id=2202313&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071105202411/http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070911&content_id=2202313&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min |archive-date=November 5, 2007 |access-date=January 3, 2023 |website=[[Minnesota Twins]] |publisher=[[MLB.com]]}}</ref>


====2008 season====
====2008 season====
Perkins pitched 11 innings for the Minnesota Twins during spring training, recording one win and one loss with a 5.73 ERA.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/springStats?team=min&type=pitch&year=2008|title=MLB Baseball Spring Training Leaders - Minnesota Twins - Major League Baseball - ESPN|website=ESPN.com}}</ref> He did not make the team and was sent down to Triple-A Rochester. With the [[Rochester Red Wings]], he pitched 33.1 innings, recording two wins, one loss, a 2.97 ERA, and 27 strikeouts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/P/Glen-Perkins.shtml|title=Glen Perkins Baseball Statistics [2003-2017]|website=www.thebaseballcube.com}}</ref> On May 7, 2008, Perkins was called up to replace injured teammate [[Scott Baker (right-handed pitcher)|Scott Baker]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.startribune.com/18713494.html?location_refer=Error|title=Twins shuffle starters: Slowey starts Thursday, Perkins on Saturday<!-- Bot generated title -->|publisher=}}</ref> He started his first major league game against the Boston Red Sox on May 10, 2008. He recorded his first major league win in a home start against the Texas Rangers on May 20, 2008.
Perkins pitched 12 innings for the Twins during spring training, going 1–2 with a 7.50 ERA.<ref name=":0" /> He did not make the team and was sent down to Triple-A Rochester.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thesier |first=Kelly |date=March 23, 2008 |title=Twins option Perkins to Triple-A |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080323&content_id=2452787&vkey=spt2008news&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080324114000/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080323&content_id=2452787&vkey=spt2008news&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb |archive-date=March 24, 2008 |access-date=January 3, 2023 |website=[[Minnesota Twins]] |publisher=[[MLB.com]]}}</ref> While with Rochester, he pitched {{fraction|33|1|3}} innings, compiling a 2–1 record, a 2.97 ERA, and 27 strikeouts in seven games (six starts).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Glen Perkins Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=perkin001gle |access-date=January 3, 2023 |website=[[Baseball-Reference.com]] |language=en}}</ref> On May 7, 2008, Perkins was called up to replace injured teammate [[Scott Baker (right-handed pitcher)|Scott Baker]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Christensen |first=Joe |date=May 7, 2008 |title=Twins shuffle starters: Slowey starts Thursday, Perkins on Saturday |url=http://www.startribune.com/18713494.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080514160420/http://www.startribune.com/18713494.html |archive-date=May 14, 2008 |access-date=May 14, 2008 |website=[[Star Tribune]]}}</ref> He started his first major league game against the Boston Red Sox on May 10, 2008, allowing three earned runs in six innings to record the loss.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thesier |first=Kelly |date=May 10, 2008 |title=Perkins, Twins can't keep Sox in yard |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080510&content_id=2678373&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=min |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080513231103/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080510&content_id=2678373&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=min |archive-date=May 13, 2008 |access-date=January 3, 2023 |website=[[Minnesota Twins]] |publisher=[[MLB.com]]}}</ref> He recorded his first major league win in a home start against the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] on May 20, 2008.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 20, 2008 |title=Well-rounded attack helps Twins bury Rangers |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/280520109 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230103181748/https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap/_/gameId/280520109 |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 3, 2023 |access-date=January 3, 2023 |website=[[ESPN]] |language=en |agency=[[Associated Press]]}}</ref>


On May 25, 2008, he pitched arguably his best major league performance. Starting in a road game against the [[Detroit Tigers]], Perkins recorded the win by pitching 7.2 innings, giving up 7 hits, 1 ER, 2 walks, and striking out 4.
On May 25, 2008, Perkins pitched arguably his best MLB performance. Starting in a road game against the [[Detroit Tigers]], Perkins recorded the win by pitching {{fraction|7|2|3}} innings while surrendering seven hits, one earned, two walks, and four strikeouts.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harris |first=Paul |date=May 25, 2008 |title=Kubel's slam leads way for Twins |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080525&content_id=2767485&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=min |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080528051640/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080525&content_id=2767485&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=min |archive-date=May 28, 2008 |access-date=January 3, 2023 |website=[[Minnesota Twins]] |publisher=[[MLB.com]]}}</ref>


Through June 5, 2008, Perkins started in all eleven of his appearances with the Twins. He had pitched 64.2 innings, posting a 4–2 record, 4.31 ERA, and 38 strikeouts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/mlb/players/gamelog?statsId=7711&year=2008|title=MLB Players Rosters - Major League Baseball - ESPN|website=ESPN.com}}</ref>
Through June 30, Perkins started in all 11 of his appearances with the Twins. He had pitched {{fraction|64|2|3}} innings, posting a 4–2 record, 4.31 ERA, and 38 strikeouts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Glen Perkins 2008 Pitching Game Logs |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=perkigl01&t=p&year=2008 |access-date=January 3, 2023 |website=[[Baseball-Reference.com]] |language=en}}</ref>


On July 18, 2008, Perkins went six innings combined with three relievers on a three-hit shutout of the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]]. It was the first time that season that the game's highest-scoring offense had been shut out. Perkins was 5–0 over a six start period and 7–2 with a 3.84 ERA overall.
On July 18, 2008, Perkins went six innings combined with three relievers on a three-hit shutout of the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Thesier |first=Kelly |date=July 18, 2008 |title=Break doesn't cool scorching Twins |url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3148351&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=min |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080724144957/http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080718&content_id=3148351&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=min |archive-date=July 24, 2008 |access-date=January 3, 2023 |website=[[Minnesota Twins]] |publisher=[[MLB.com]]}}</ref> It was the first time that season that the game's highest-scoring offense had been shut out.<ref name=":2" /> Perkins finished the 2008 season with a 12–4 record and a 4.41 ERA in 26 starts.<ref name=":1" />


====2009 season====
====2009 season====
Perkins made 17 starts with the Twins in 2009, going 6–7 with a 5.89 ERA.
Perkins appeared in 18 games (17 starts) with the Twins in 2009, going 6–7 with a 5.89 ERA.<ref name=":1" />


====2010 season====
====2010 season====
Perkins began 2010 with the Twins' Triple-A affiliate [[Rochester Red Wings]]. Through July, he was 4–9 with a 6.08 ERA with the Red Wings, though he showed enough improvement to get a mid-season call-up with the Twins. Perkins started one game and made three relief appearances, going 0–1 with a 9.00 ERA before being optioned back to Rochester.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/perkigl01.shtml|title=Glen Perkins Stats - Baseball-Reference.com|website=Baseball-Reference.com}}</ref> Perkins returned to the majors in September after rosters expanded and ended the season 1–1.
Perkins began 2010 with Triple-A Rochester. Through August, he was 4–9 with a 6.08 ERA in 23 starts the Red Wings, though he showed enough improvement to earn a call-up from the Twins on August 9.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 9, 2010 |title=Perkins to start for Twins |url=https://www.twincities.com/2010/08/09/perkins-to-start-for-twins/ |access-date=January 3, 2023 |website=[[St. Paul Pioneer Press]] |language=en-US}}</ref> Perkins appeared in four games (one start), going 0–1 with a 9.00 ERA before being optioned back to Rochester on August 28 to make room for newly acquired pitcher [[Brian Fuentes]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 28, 2010 |title=Twins option pitcher Glen Perkins to Triple-A Rochester |url=http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20100828&content_id=14024878&vkey=pr_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100902051556/http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20100828&content_id=14024878&vkey=pr_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min |archive-date=September 2, 2010 |access-date=January 3, 2023 |website=[[Minnesota Twins]] |publisher=[[MLB.com]]}}</ref> Perkins returned to the majors in September after rosters expanded.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 6, 2010 |title=Twins to recall Neshek and Perkins from Triple-A Rochester |url=http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20100906&content_id=14374630&vkey=pr_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100910102640/http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20100906&content_id=14374630&vkey=pr_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min |archive-date=September 10, 2010 |access-date=January 3, 2023 |website=[[Minnesota Twins]] |publisher=[[MLB.com]]}}</ref> He finished the season 1–1 with a 5.82 ERA in 13 games (one start).<ref name=":1" />


====2011 season====
====2011 season====
Perkins played the whole season as relief pitcher. He ended the season playing 65 games going 4–4 with a 2.48 ERA. Perkins won the Twins Pitcher of the Year Award and Twins Comeback Player of the Year Award after the breakout season.
Perkins played the whole season as relief pitcher, finishing 4–4 with two saves and a 2.48 ERA in 65 relief appearances.<ref name=":1" /> Perkins won the Twins Pitcher of the Year Award and Twins Comeback Player of the Year Award after the breakout season.


On March 8, 2012, Perkins signed a three-year, $10.3 million extension with the Twins. Perkins was guaranteed $2.5 million in 2013, and $3.75 million in both 2014 and 2015. There was a 2016 option for $4.5 million with a $300,000 buyout.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.startribune.com/sports/twins/blogs/141901633.html|title=Twins sign Perkins to three-year, $10.3 million extension|publisher=}}</ref>
On March 8, 2012, Perkins signed a three-year, $10.3 million extension with the Twins.<ref name="q799">{{Cite web |last=Nicholson-Smith |first=Ben |date=2023-04-20 |title=Twins Extend Glen Perkins |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/03/twins-to-extend-glen-perkins.html |access-date=2024-07-29 |website=MLB Trade Rumors}}</ref> Perkins was guaranteed $2.5 million in 2013, and $3.75 million in both 2014 and 2015. There was a 2016 option for $4.5 million with a $300,000 buyout.<ref>{{cite web |last=Christensen |first=Joe |date=March 8, 2012 |title=Twins sign Perkins to three-year, $10.3 million extension |url=http://www.startribune.com/sports/twins/blogs/141901633.html |access-date=March 8, 2012 |website=[[Star Tribune]]}}</ref>


====2012 season====
====2012 season====
Perkins became the Twins closer in July 2012 after an injury to his predecessor [[Matt Capps]]. He went on to save 16 games, with an ERA
Perkins became the Twins closer in July 2012 after an injury to his predecessor [[Matt Capps]].<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Bollinger |first=Rhett |date=June 17, 2013 |title=Twins' Perkins a rarity: a stathead pitcher |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/minnesota-twins-closer-glen-perkins-a-fan-of-advanced-stats/c-50889130 |access-date=January 3, 2023 |website=[[MLB.com]] |publisher=[[MLB Advanced Media]] |language=en}}</ref> He went on to finish the season 3–1 with 16 saves and a 2.56 ERA in 70 relief appearances.<ref name=":1" />
of 2.56.


====2013 season====
====2013 season====
Perkins was named to the [[American League]] [[2013 Major League Baseball All-Star Game|All-Star]] team as an injury replacement. Despite the Twins mediocre season, Perkins saved 36 games with a 2.30 ERA in 61 games on the season.
Perkins was named to the [[American League]] [[2013 Major League Baseball All-Star Game|All-Star]] team as an injury replacement. Despite the Twins' mediocre season, Perkins was 2–0 with 36 saves and a 2.30 ERA in 61 games.<ref name=":1" />


====2014 season====
====2014 season====
On March 14, 2014, Perkins agreed to a four-year extension with the Twins.<ref>{{cite web|title=Glen Perkins gets $22.1M guaranteed|url=http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/10608554/closer-glen-perkins-minnesota-twins-reach-4-year-deal-22175000|agency=Associated Press|publisher=ESPN.com|access-date=March 14, 2014|date=March 14, 2014}}</ref> In July he was named to his second [[2014 Major League Baseball All-Star Game|All-Star game]], where he was credited with the save for the American League in their 5–3 victory.<ref>{{cite news|title=All-Star game was moment to savor for Glen Perkins|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=11229196|access-date=July 18, 2014|agency=Associated Press|publisher=ESPN.com|date=July 17, 2014}}</ref>
On March 14, 2014, Perkins agreed to a four-year extension with the Twins worth a guaranteed $22.1 million.<ref>{{cite web |date=March 14, 2014 |title=Glen Perkins gets $22.1M guaranteed |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/10608554/closer-glen-perkins-minnesota-twins-reach-4-year-deal-22175000 |access-date=March 14, 2014 |work=[[ESPN]] |agency=[[Associated Press]]}}</ref> In July, he was named to his second [[2014 Major League Baseball All-Star Game|All-Star game]], where he was credited with the save for the American League in their 5–3 victory.<ref>{{cite news |last=Campbell |first=Dave |date=July 17, 2014 |title=All-Star game was moment to savor for Glen Perkins |work=[[ESPN]] |agency=[[Associated Press]] |url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=11229196 |access-date=July 18, 2014}}</ref> He finished the season 4–3 with 34 saves and a 3.65 ERA in 63 relief appearances.<ref name=":1" />


====2015 season====
====2015 season====
Perkins was an All-Star for the third straight year in 2015. He appeared in 60 games and had a 3.32 ERA with 54 strikeouts and 32 saves.
Perkins was an All-Star for the third straight year in 2015.<ref name="d633">{{cite web | title=Twins’ Glen Perkins heads to All-Star Game with perfect saves record | website=Twin Cities | date=2015-07-12 | url=https://www.twincities.com/2015/07/12/twins-glen-perkins-heads-to-all-star-game-with-perfect-saves-record/ | access-date=2024-07-29}}</ref> He appeared in 60 games, going 3–5 with 32 saves and a 3.32 ERA, along with 54 strikeouts in 57 innings pitched.<ref name=":1" />


====2016 season====
====2016 season====
After experiencing shoulder soreness at the beginning of the 2016 season, Perkins was placed on the DL after two appearances. On June 16, it was revealed Perkins would need season-ending surgery due to a torn labrum and damage to his rotator cuff.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mlb.nbcsports.com/2016/06/16/twins-closer-glen-perkins-to-miss-the-rest-of-the-season/|title=Twins closer Glen Perkins to miss the rest of the season|first=Craig|last=Calcaterra|date=June 16, 2016|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref>
After experiencing shoulder soreness at the beginning of the 2016 season, Perkins was placed on the DL after two appearances.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bradburn |first=Michael |date=April 13, 2016 |title=Twins' closer Perkins out with shoulder strain |url=https://www.mlbdailydish.com/2016/4/13/11421474/minnesota-twins-glen-perkins-injury |access-date=January 3, 2023 |website=MLB Daily Dish |publisher=[[SB Nation]] |language=en}}</ref> On June 16, it was revealed Perkins would need season-ending surgery due to a torn labrum and damage to his rotator cuff.<ref>{{cite web |last=Calcaterra |first=Craig |date=June 16, 2016 |title=Twins closer Glen Perkins to miss the rest of the season |url=http://mlb.nbcsports.com/2016/06/16/twins-closer-glen-perkins-to-miss-the-rest-of-the-season/ |access-date=June 16, 2016 |website=[[NBC Sports]]}}</ref>


====2017 season====
====2017 season====
After another injury-shortened season, Perkins' 2018 option was declined by the Twins with the expectation that the team would buy out his contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wjon.com/twins-decline-perkins-6-5m-option/|title=Twins Decline Perkins $6.5M Option|website=AM 1240 WJON|access-date=October 29, 2017}}</ref> He announced his retirement on January 23, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/01/glen-perkins-to-retire-2.html|title=Glen Perkins To Retire|work=MLB Trade Rumors|first=Steve|last=Adams|date=January 24, 2018|accessdate=January 24, 2018}}</ref>
After another injury-shortened season, Perkins' 2018 option was declined by the Twins with the expectation that the team would buy out his contract.<ref>{{cite web |last=Svejkovsky |first=Alex |date=October 18, 2017 |title=Twins Decline Perkins $6.5M Option |url=http://wjon.com/twins-decline-perkins-6-5m-option/ |access-date=October 29, 2017 |website=[[WJON]]}}</ref> He announced his retirement on January 23, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/01/glen-perkins-to-retire-2.html|title=Glen Perkins To Retire|work=MLB Trade Rumors|first=Steve|last=Adams|date=January 24, 2018|access-date=January 24, 2018}}</ref>


==Pitching style==
==Pitching style==
Perkins throws three pitches: a [[four-seam fastball]] (95–97&nbsp;mph), a [[two-seam fastball]] (93–96), and a [[slider]] (83–86). There is little variation in his pitch usage against right-handed and left-handed hitters.<ref name="brooks">{{cite web|url=http://brooksbaseball.net/player_cards/player_card.php?player=450282|title=Brooks Baseball · Home of the PitchFX Tool – Player Card: Glen Perkins|publisher=Brooks Baseball|accessdate=31 July 2012}}</ref> His velocity and effectiveness have increased since the beginning of the 2011 season, coinciding with a move to the bullpen: "Going to the bullpen allowed me to get healthy. As a starter, I had just worn down."<ref name="fangraphs">{{cite web|url=http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/qa-glen-perkins-stud-reliever-stat-geek/|title=Q&A: Glen Perkins, Stud Reliever & Stat Geek &#124; FanGraphs Baseball|last=Laurila|first=David|date=July 10, 2012|work=[[Fangraphs]]|accessdate=31 July 2012}}</ref> In 2009, as a starter, Perkins posted a 5.89 ERA and an average fastball speed of about 90&nbsp;mph. His ERA has dropped considerably in the bullpen (2.48 in 2011), and his [[K/9]] rate nearly doubled.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/perkigl01.shtml|title=Glen Perkins Statistics and History – Baseball-Reference.com|work=[[Baseball-Reference.com]]|accessdate=31 July 2012}}</ref> When Perkins was a starter, he also threw a [[curveball]] and [[changeup]].
Perkins threw three pitches: a [[four-seam fastball]] (95–97&nbsp;mph), a [[two-seam fastball]] (93–96), and a [[Slider (baseball)|slider]] (83–86). There is little variation in his pitch usage against right-handed and left-handed hitters.<ref name="brooks">{{cite web |title=Brooks Baseball · Home of the PitchFX Tool – Player Card: Glen Perkins |url=http://brooksbaseball.net/player_cards/player_card.php?player=450282 |access-date=July 31, 2012 |website=Brooks Baseball}}</ref> His velocity and effectiveness started to increase at the beginning of the 2011 season, coinciding with a move to the bullpen: "Going to the bullpen allowed me to get healthy. As a starter, I had just worn down."<ref name="fangraphs">{{cite web |last=Laurila |first=David |date=July 10, 2012 |title=Q&A: Glen Perkins, Stud Reliever & Stat Geek |url=http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/qa-glen-perkins-stud-reliever-stat-geek/ |access-date=July 31, 2012 |work=[[FanGraphs]]}}</ref> In 2009, as a starter, Perkins posted a 5.89 ERA and an average fastball speed of about 90&nbsp;mph. His ERA dropped considerably in the bullpen (2.48 in 2011), and his strikeout rate nearly doubled.<ref name=":1">{{cite web |title=Glen Perkins Statistics and History |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/perkigl01.shtml |access-date=July 31, 2012 |work=[[Baseball-Reference.com]]}}</ref> When Perkins was a starter, he also threw a [[curveball]] and [[changeup]].


Perkins's four-seamer has become a weapon, averaging almost 96&nbsp;mph in 2011 and 2012. It also has a very high (for a fastball) [[baseball statistics#whiff rate|whiff rate]] of 29% in 2012.<ref name="brooks" />
Perkins's four-seamer has become a weapon, averaging almost 96&nbsp;mph in 2011 and 2012. It also has a very high (for a fastball) [[baseball statistics#whiff rate|whiff rate]] of 29% in 2012.<ref name="brooks" />


Perkins claims to use [[PITCHf/x]] data and [[sabermetric]] statistics to study his pitching appearances.<ref name="fangraphs" />
Perkins claims to use [[PITCHf/x]] data and [[sabermetric]] statistics to study his pitching appearances.<ref name=":3" /><ref name="fangraphs" />

==Broadcasting career==
On August 1, 2018, Perkins served as analyst for the Facebook Live broadcasting crew working the Indians-Twins game. In 2019, Perkins began serving as a pre-game and post-game analyst for Twins telecasts on Fox Sports North, which later rebranded as [[Bally Sports North]].


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Glen Perkins
Perkins with the Minnesota Twins
Pitcher
Born: (1983-03-02) March 2, 1983 (age 41)
St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
September 21, 2006, for the Minnesota Twins
Last MLB appearance
September 30, 2017, for the Minnesota Twins
MLB statistics
Win–loss record35–25
Earned run average3.88
Strikeouts504
Saves120
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Glen Weston Perkins (born March 2, 1983) is an American former professional baseball pitcher and a television analyst. He played his entire career in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins.

He made his major league debut with the Minnesota Twins in 2006. Perkins attended the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis–St. Paul and Stillwater Area High School in Oak Park Heights. Perkins earned his first major league win on May 20, 2008, against the Texas Rangers.

College and minor league career

Perkins played his college ball for the Minnesota Golden Gophers in 2003 and 2004. With the Gophers in 2003, he went 10–2 and posted a 2.91 ERA with 117 strikeouts in 15 games (13 starts). In his 2004 season with the Gophers, he went 9–3 and posted a 2.83 ERA with 113 strikeouts in 16 games (15 starts).[1] Perkins was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the first round (22nd overall) of the 2004 MLB draft, as a compensation pick from the Seattle Mariners for their signing of Eddie Guardado.[2]

Between 2004 and 2008, Perkins played most of his games for the Minnesota Twins minor league system. He pitched for the Elizabethton Twins, Quad Cities River Bandits, Fort Myers Miracle, Gulf Coast Twins, New Britain Rock Cats, and the Rochester Red Wings. In his three seasons with Twins' minor league teams, he pitched 386.2 innings, posting a 16–22 record with a 3.50 ERA and 380 strikeouts.[1] He was ranked number 66 in Baseball America's Top 100 Prospects.[3]

Major league career

Minnesota Twins

2006 season

Perkins made his MLB debut on September 21, 2006, against the Boston Red Sox. Coming in to relieve teammate Matt Guerrier, Perkins pitched 1+1⁄3 perfect innings.[4] Perkins pitched in four regular season games in the 2006 season, all in September as a relief pitcher. He pitched 5+2⁄3 innings, recording a 1.59 ERA while striking out six.[5]

2007 season

In his 2007 season, Perkins pitched in 19 games for the Twins, all as a reliever. In 28+2⁄3 innings pitched, Perkins finished the season with a 3.14 ERA, 12 walks, and 20 strikeouts.[5] Due to a shoulder injury, he spent time significant time on the disabled list from May 22 to September 11.[6]

2008 season

Perkins pitched 12 innings for the Twins during spring training, going 1–2 with a 7.50 ERA.[1] He did not make the team and was sent down to Triple-A Rochester.[7] While with Rochester, he pitched 33+1⁄3 innings, compiling a 2–1 record, a 2.97 ERA, and 27 strikeouts in seven games (six starts).[8] On May 7, 2008, Perkins was called up to replace injured teammate Scott Baker.[9] He started his first major league game against the Boston Red Sox on May 10, 2008, allowing three earned runs in six innings to record the loss.[10] He recorded his first major league win in a home start against the Texas Rangers on May 20, 2008.[11]

On May 25, 2008, Perkins pitched arguably his best MLB performance. Starting in a road game against the Detroit Tigers, Perkins recorded the win by pitching 7+2⁄3 innings while surrendering seven hits, one earned, two walks, and four strikeouts.[12]

Through June 30, Perkins started in all 11 of his appearances with the Twins. He had pitched 64+2⁄3 innings, posting a 4–2 record, 4.31 ERA, and 38 strikeouts.[13]

On July 18, 2008, Perkins went six innings combined with three relievers on a three-hit shutout of the Texas Rangers.[14] It was the first time that season that the game's highest-scoring offense had been shut out.[14] Perkins finished the 2008 season with a 12–4 record and a 4.41 ERA in 26 starts.[5]

2009 season

Perkins appeared in 18 games (17 starts) with the Twins in 2009, going 6–7 with a 5.89 ERA.[5]

2010 season

Perkins began 2010 with Triple-A Rochester. Through August, he was 4–9 with a 6.08 ERA in 23 starts the Red Wings, though he showed enough improvement to earn a call-up from the Twins on August 9.[15] Perkins appeared in four games (one start), going 0–1 with a 9.00 ERA before being optioned back to Rochester on August 28 to make room for newly acquired pitcher Brian Fuentes.[16] Perkins returned to the majors in September after rosters expanded.[17] He finished the season 1–1 with a 5.82 ERA in 13 games (one start).[5]

2011 season

Perkins played the whole season as relief pitcher, finishing 4–4 with two saves and a 2.48 ERA in 65 relief appearances.[5] Perkins won the Twins Pitcher of the Year Award and Twins Comeback Player of the Year Award after the breakout season.

On March 8, 2012, Perkins signed a three-year, $10.3 million extension with the Twins.[18] Perkins was guaranteed $2.5 million in 2013, and $3.75 million in both 2014 and 2015. There was a 2016 option for $4.5 million with a $300,000 buyout.[19]

2012 season

Perkins became the Twins closer in July 2012 after an injury to his predecessor Matt Capps.[20] He went on to finish the season 3–1 with 16 saves and a 2.56 ERA in 70 relief appearances.[5]

2013 season

Perkins was named to the American League All-Star team as an injury replacement. Despite the Twins' mediocre season, Perkins was 2–0 with 36 saves and a 2.30 ERA in 61 games.[5]

2014 season

On March 14, 2014, Perkins agreed to a four-year extension with the Twins worth a guaranteed $22.1 million.[21] In July, he was named to his second All-Star game, where he was credited with the save for the American League in their 5–3 victory.[22] He finished the season 4–3 with 34 saves and a 3.65 ERA in 63 relief appearances.[5]

2015 season

Perkins was an All-Star for the third straight year in 2015.[23] He appeared in 60 games, going 3–5 with 32 saves and a 3.32 ERA, along with 54 strikeouts in 57 innings pitched.[5]

2016 season

After experiencing shoulder soreness at the beginning of the 2016 season, Perkins was placed on the DL after two appearances.[5][24] On June 16, it was revealed Perkins would need season-ending surgery due to a torn labrum and damage to his rotator cuff.[25]

2017 season

After another injury-shortened season, Perkins' 2018 option was declined by the Twins with the expectation that the team would buy out his contract.[26] He announced his retirement on January 23, 2018.[27]

Pitching style

Perkins threw three pitches: a four-seam fastball (95–97 mph), a two-seam fastball (93–96), and a slider (83–86). There is little variation in his pitch usage against right-handed and left-handed hitters.[28] His velocity and effectiveness started to increase at the beginning of the 2011 season, coinciding with a move to the bullpen: "Going to the bullpen allowed me to get healthy. As a starter, I had just worn down."[29] In 2009, as a starter, Perkins posted a 5.89 ERA and an average fastball speed of about 90 mph. His ERA dropped considerably in the bullpen (2.48 in 2011), and his strikeout rate nearly doubled.[5] When Perkins was a starter, he also threw a curveball and changeup.

Perkins's four-seamer has become a weapon, averaging almost 96 mph in 2011 and 2012. It also has a very high (for a fastball) whiff rate of 29% in 2012.[28]

Perkins claims to use PITCHf/x data and sabermetric statistics to study his pitching appearances.[20][29]

Broadcasting career

On August 1, 2018, Perkins served as analyst for the Facebook Live broadcasting crew working the Indians-Twins game. In 2019, Perkins began serving as a pre-game and post-game analyst for Twins telecasts on Fox Sports North, which later rebranded as Bally Sports North.

Personal

Perkins is married to Alisha (Weber) and they have two children.

References

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  2. ^ "1st Round of the 2004 MLB June Amateur Draft". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
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  4. ^ "Minnesota Twins vs Boston Red Sox Box Score: September 21, 2006". Baseball-Reference.com. September 21, 2006. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
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  7. ^ Thesier, Kelly (March 23, 2008). "Twins option Perkins to Triple-A". Minnesota Twins. MLB.com. Archived from the original on March 24, 2008. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  8. ^ "Glen Perkins Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  9. ^ Christensen, Joe (May 7, 2008). "Twins shuffle starters: Slowey starts Thursday, Perkins on Saturday". Star Tribune. Archived from the original on May 14, 2008. Retrieved May 14, 2008.
  10. ^ Thesier, Kelly (May 10, 2008). "Perkins, Twins can't keep Sox in yard". Minnesota Twins. MLB.com. Archived from the original on May 13, 2008. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  11. ^ "Well-rounded attack helps Twins bury Rangers". ESPN. Associated Press. May 20, 2008. Archived from the original on January 3, 2023. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  12. ^ Harris, Paul (May 25, 2008). "Kubel's slam leads way for Twins". Minnesota Twins. MLB.com. Archived from the original on May 28, 2008. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
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  14. ^ a b Thesier, Kelly (July 18, 2008). "Break doesn't cool scorching Twins". Minnesota Twins. MLB.com. Archived from the original on July 24, 2008. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
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  16. ^ "Twins option pitcher Glen Perkins to Triple-A Rochester". Minnesota Twins. MLB.com. August 28, 2010. Archived from the original on September 2, 2010. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  17. ^ "Twins to recall Neshek and Perkins from Triple-A Rochester". Minnesota Twins. MLB.com. September 6, 2010. Archived from the original on September 10, 2010. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  18. ^ Nicholson-Smith, Ben (April 20, 2023). "Twins Extend Glen Perkins". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  19. ^ Christensen, Joe (March 8, 2012). "Twins sign Perkins to three-year, $10.3 million extension". Star Tribune. Retrieved March 8, 2012.
  20. ^ a b Bollinger, Rhett (June 17, 2013). "Twins' Perkins a rarity: a stathead pitcher". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  21. ^ "Glen Perkins gets $22.1M guaranteed". ESPN. Associated Press. March 14, 2014. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
  22. ^ Campbell, Dave (July 17, 2014). "All-Star game was moment to savor for Glen Perkins". ESPN. Associated Press. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  23. ^ "Twins' Glen Perkins heads to All-Star Game with perfect saves record". Twin Cities. July 12, 2015. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  24. ^ Bradburn, Michael (April 13, 2016). "Twins' closer Perkins out with shoulder strain". MLB Daily Dish. SB Nation. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
  25. ^ Calcaterra, Craig (June 16, 2016). "Twins closer Glen Perkins to miss the rest of the season". NBC Sports. Retrieved June 16, 2016.
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  27. ^ Adams, Steve (January 24, 2018). "Glen Perkins To Retire". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
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