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Jhonny Pereda
/ˈdʒɒni pəˈreɪdə/
Definition
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Jhonny Pereda is a Venezuelan professional baseball player, primarily a catcher, who made his MLB debut with the Seattle Mariners in 2024.
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Known for his versatility, Pereda has also pitched in relief appearances, notably striking out Shohei Ohtani in 2025.
Examples
Jhonny Pereda swapped his catcher's gear for a pitcher's mound stance and left Shohei Ohtani flailing at shadows.
When the bullpen ran dry, Jhonny Pereda stepped up like a catcher moonlighting as a closer in a baseball buddy comedy.
Jhonny Pereda's homer in Tacoma had fans wondering if he's secretly training for the pitch-and-hit decathlon.
In the world of switch-hitting savants, Jhonny Pereda catches curveballs and throws them right back with interest.