Val Perez — Firefighters Coach & Banana Ball Stats
#27 · 2B
Val Perez is the Firefighters' head coach with an especially fitting background: she has worked as a firefighter and paramedic in Corpus Christi.
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A real firefighter leading the Firefighters
Perez played softball at Texas A&M–Corpus Christi and later represented USA Baseball's Women's National Team. In a June 2026 interview, she explained that her Team USA experience led to a Banana Ball tryout and eventually the Firefighters coaching job. She connects leading a dugout with staying calm and making decisions in emergency work. Any playing appearances listed here capture just one part of her role; the coaching story explains why fans see her leading the team.
Questions about Val Perez
Is Firefighters coach Val Perez a real firefighter?
Yes. Perez has served as a firefighter and paramedic with the Corpus Christi Fire Department.
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