Emory University

Bobby Perez joined the Emory coaching staff for the 2008-09 year as an assistant coach. Following the announcement of Mike Twardoski's retire, Perez was officially named the third head coach in program history in May of 2024.

In his debut season as head coach, Perez led the Eagles back to the NCAA postseason for the first time since 2017 as Emory turned in a 28-16 record. He oversaw the program's 13th ABCA All-American in Aidan Conley and three All-Region honorees. In addition, the Eagles saw five players earn All-UAA acclaim.

Prior to his appointment as head coach, Perez helped the Eagles to a record of 381-225-1 in his 15 seasons as an assistant. Perez helped lead the Eagles to five NCAA Tournament berths with three consecutive College World Series appearances from 2014-16 including a second-place finish at the 2014 NCAA Division III Championships.  He has also helped Emory win six University Athletic Association (UAA) Championships - 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2022 and 2023.

Prior to joining the Emory staff, Perez spent two seasons (2006-08) as a Volunteer Assistant Coach with Division I Georgia State University, helping the team win a school-record 33 games in 2008.  While with the Panthers, Perez worked with the outfielders and hitters, helping four players to be selected in the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.

Perez played his collegiate baseball at the Division I University of Louisville (Ky.) for two seasons, which included a 39-18 overall record and a trip to the NCAA Regionals in 2002.  Perez also played two seasons at South Florida Community College.

While completing his bachelor's in exercise science at Louisville, Perez served as a Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach for the Cardinals, working with the catchers and infielders and coaching first base. He earned his bachelor's in exercise science with a minor in sports administration in 2003 and completed his master's degree in exercise physiology in 2005.

Perez, originally from Valrico, Fla., resides in Decatur with his wife Cristina and two children, Sloan and Tate.