Salvador Perez, baseball player, 303 home runs, 2011

Salvador Perez

Active Player

Born: 5/10/1990 in Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2011-08-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 255 lbs

Full name: Salvador Johan Perez

Biography

Salvador Perez is a prominent catcher in Major League Baseball, known for his powerful hitting and defensive prowess. Born in 1990, he begins his professional career in 2011 and has since established himself as a key player for the Kansas City Royals. Over his career, which spans more than a decade, Perez has appeared in 1,552 games, accumulating 1,571 hits, 273 home runs, and 916 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .267. His offensive production, combined with his skills behind the plate, makes him a vital asset to his team. Throughout his career, Perez has earned numerous accolades, including being named an All-Star on nine occasions and winning the World Series MVP. His contributions were instrumental in the Royals' triumph in the 2015 World Series, where his leadership and performance shone brightly. As an active player, he continues to impact the game, representing a generation of athletes who blend traditional baseball skills with modern athleticism. With a total of six stolen bases, Perez also showcases his versatility, adding an element of speed that is often unexpected for a player in his position. As he continues to compete at a high level, Salvador Perez remains a respected figure in the baseball community.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1707 6477 710 1712 320 11 303 1016 6 271 1303 0.264 0.301 0.457 0.759 4233.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
37 140 15 32 4 0 6 15 5 26 0.229

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2024 ALDS2 KCA 4 16 1 3 0 0 1 1 0 4 0.188
2024 ALWC2 KCA 2 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.250
2015 ALDS1 KCA 5 14 3 4 0 0 2 4 2 3 0.286
2015 ALCS KCA 6 22 4 3 1 0 2 2 1 4 0.136
2015 WS KCA 5 22 3 8 2 0 0 2 1 2 0.364
2014 WS KCA 7 24 3 8 1 0 1 4 0 2 0.333
2014 ALWC KCA 1 6 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0.167
2014 ALCS KCA 4 15 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.067
2014 ALDS1 KCA 3 13 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 4 0.154

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 81 69 530 40 2 51
C 1291 1263 9419 646 47 68

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1291
First Base 81
Designated Hitter 194

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 KCA AL $2,000,000
2015 KCA AL $1,750,000
2014 KCA AL $1,500,000
2013 KCA AL $1,000,000
2012 KCA AL $750,000
Total Career Earnings $7,000,000

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2021 Most Valuable Player AL 7th 103.0 420 0
2020 Most Valuable Player AL 17th 1.0 420 0
2013 Most Valuable Player AL 22th 1.0 420 0