Perry played college baseball for the University of Florida, and he played professionally for the Cleveland Indians, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Chicago White Sox, and Texas Rangers.

[2] Perry was a key member of the Gators' College World Series teams in 1988 and 1991.

He graduated from the University of Florida in 1991 with a bachelor's degree in agricultural operations management.

Perry was affectionately known as "The Milkman" by Chicago White Sox announcer Ken Harrelson.

Perry currently resides in the town of Mayo, Florida and manages a pre-cast septic tank business.