Salvador Perez
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2011-2026)
Salvador Perez is a catcher who has played in Major League Baseball since 2011 for the Kansas City Royals, a span of 16 seasons. In 1,859 career games, he has hit .261 with 1,845 hits, 324 home runs, and 1,094 RBI. Salvador Perez is a 9-time All-Star, a World Series MVP, a 5-time Gold Glove, a 5-time Silver Slugger, and a Roberto Clemente Award. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 4,622.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
PIV is computed through the 2025 season, so it does not yet include 2026. Every other career total on this page includes 2026 through October 15, 2026.
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 255 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2011-08-10
- Awards
- 9× All-Star · World Series MVP · 5× Gold Glove · 5× Silver Slugger · Roberto Clemente Award
- Jersey
- #13
Full name: Salvador Johan Perez
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,859 | 7,057 | 760 | 1,845 | 344 | 12 | 324 | 1,094 | 7 | 296 | 1,422 | .261 | .299 | .451 | .750 | 4,622 |
Career AVG .261 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .299 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.
Career SLG .451 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — +11.4% above league average.
Career OPS .750 vs. league average .723 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | KCA | AL | 39 | 148 | 20 | 49 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 7 | 20 | .331 | .255 (+30%) | .320 (+13%) | .399 (+19%) | .719 (+16%) | 363.4 |
| 2012 | KCA | AL | 76 | 289 | 38 | 87 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 39 | 0 | 12 | 27 | .301 | .254 (+18%) | .318 (+3%) | .405 (+16%) | .724 (+10%) | 460.5 |
| 2013 | KCA | AL | 138 | 496 | 48 | 145 | 25 | 3 | 13 | 79 | 0 | 21 | 63 | .292 | .253 (+15%) | .317 (+2%) | .396 (+9%) | .714 (+6%) | 455.2 |
| 2014 | KCA | AL | 150 | 578 | 57 | 150 | 28 | 2 | 17 | 70 | 1 | 22 | 85 | .260 | .251 (+3%) | .313 (-8%) | .386 (+4%) | .700 (-1%) | -234.8 |
| 2015 | KCA | AL | 142 | 531 | 52 | 138 | 25 | 0 | 21 | 70 | 1 | 13 | 82 | .260 | .254 (+2%) | .316 (-12%) | .404 (+5%) | .721 (-2%) | -329.1 |
| 2016 | KCA | AL | 139 | 514 | 57 | 127 | 28 | 2 | 22 | 64 | 0 | 22 | 119 | .247 | .255 (-3%) | .321 (-11%) | .417 (+5%) | .738 (-2%) | -264.8 |
| 2017 | KCA | AL | 129 | 471 | 57 | 126 | 24 | 1 | 27 | 80 | 1 | 17 | 95 | .268 | .254 (+5%) | .324 (-8%) | .425 (+16%) | .750 (+6%) | 322.4 |
| 2018 | KCA | AL | 129 | 510 | 52 | 120 | 23 | 0 | 27 | 80 | 1 | 17 | 108 | .235 | .247 (-5%) | .318 (-14%) | .409 (+7%) | .727 (-2%) | -310.7 |
| 2020 | KCA | AL | 37 | 150 | 22 | 50 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 32 | 1 | 3 | 36 | .333 | .244 (+36%) | .321 (+10%) | .417 (+52%) | .739 (+33%) | 780.2 |
| 2021 | KCA | AL | 161 | 620 | 88 | 169 | 24 | 0 | 48 | 121 | 1 | 28 | 170 | .273 | .243 (+12%) | .317 (avg) | .410 (+32%) | .727 (+18%) | 2081.1 |
| 2022 | KCA | AL | 114 | 445 | 48 | 113 | 23 | 1 | 23 | 76 | 0 | 18 | 109 | .254 | .242 (+5%) | .311 (-6%) | .394 (+18%) | .706 (+7%) | 429.8 |
| 2023 | KCA | AL | 140 | 538 | 59 | 137 | 21 | 0 | 23 | 80 | 0 | 19 | 135 | .255 | .248 (+3%) | .320 (-9%) | .414 (+2%) | .734 (-3%) | -356.9 |
| 2024 | KCA | AL | 158 | 590 | 58 | 160 | 28 | 0 | 27 | 104 | 0 | 44 | 129 | .271 | .243 (+11%) | .312 (+6%) | .399 (+14%) | .711 (+11%) | 1224.0 |
| 2025 | KCA | AL | 155 | 597 | 54 | 141 | 35 | 0 | 30 | 100 | 0 | 28 | 125 | .236 | .245 (-4%) | .315 (-10%) | .403 (+10%) | .718 (+1%) | 1.6 |
| 2026 | KC | AL | 152 | 580 | 50 | 133 | 24 | 1 | 21 | 78 | 1 | 25 | 119 | .229 | .243 (-6%) | .318 (-14%) | .400 (-4%) | .718 (-9%) | 0 |
| Career · 15 seasons | 1,859 | 7,057 | 760 | 1,845 | 344 | 12 | 324 | 1,094 | 7 | 296 | 1,422 | .261 | — | — | — | — | 4,622 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
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 | .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 | .188 |
| 2024 | ALWC2 | KCA | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .250 |
| 2015 | ALCS | KCA | 6 | 22 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | .136 |
| 2015 | ALDS1 | KCA | 5 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | .286 |
| 2015 | WS | KCA | 5 | 22 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | .364 |
| 2014 | ALCS | KCA | 4 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .067 |
| 2014 | ALDS1 | KCA | 3 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | .154 |
| 2014 | ALWC | KCA | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .167 |
| 2014 | WS | KCA | 7 | 24 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | .333 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1707 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 844 | 3122 | 356 | 843 | 132 | 505 | .270 |
| Away | 863 | 3355 | 354 | 869 | 171 | 511 | .259 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-28 | KCR | OAK | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-09-27 | KCR | OAK | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2025-09-26 | KCR | OAK | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-25 | KCR | LAA | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-24 | KCR | LAA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-09-23 | KCR | LAA | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-09-21 | KCR | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-20 | KCR | TOR | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-19 | KCR | TOR | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-18 | KCR | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 111 | 97 | 751 | 57 | 3 | 61 |
| C | 1383 | 1352 | 10082 | 676 | 47 | 70 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | KCA | C | 39 | 39 | 290 | 21 | 3 | 2 |
| 2012 | KCA | C | 74 | 74 | 522 | 53 | 4 | 4 |
| 2013 | KCA | 1B | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | KCA | C | 137 | 126 | 930 | 71 | 7 | 4 |
| 2014 | KCA | C | 146 | 143 | 1037 | 72 | 9 | 5 |
| 2015 | KCA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | KCA | C | 139 | 137 | 974 | 90 | 4 | 10 |
| 2016 | KCA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | KCA | C | 128 | 128 | 989 | 77 | 4 | 4 |
| 2017 | KCA | C | 115 | 113 | 784 | 46 | 5 | 3 |
| 2018 | KCA | 1B | 3 | 2 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | KCA | C | 96 | 96 | 690 | 69 | 0 | 11 |
| 2020 | KCA | 1B | 3 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2020 | KCA | C | 34 | 33 | 295 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | KCA | C | 124 | 120 | 975 | 61 | 2 | 12 |
| 2022 | KCA | C | 77 | 74 | 548 | 30 | 3 | 3 |
| 2023 | KCA | 1B | 23 | 21 | 149 | 14 | 1 | 13 |
| 2023 | KCA | C | 91 | 90 | 655 | 25 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 | KCA | 1B | 49 | 44 | 334 | 25 | 0 | 31 |
| 2024 | KCA | C | 91 | 90 | 730 | 25 | 5 | 7 |
| 2025 | KCA | 1B | 30 | 28 | 221 | 17 | 1 | 10 |
| 2025 | KCA | C | 92 | 89 | 663 | 30 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1383 |
| First Base | 111 |
| Designated Hitter | 232 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | All-MLB Team - Second Team | C |
| 2024 | Roberto Clemente Award | |
| 2024 | Silver Slugger | C |
| 2021 | All-MLB Team - First Team | C |
| 2021 | Lou Gehrig Memorial Award | |
| 2021 | Player of the Week | Week of 2021-08-28 |
| 2021 | Silver Slugger | C |
| 2021 | TSN All-Star | C |
| 2020 | All-MLB Team - First Team | C |
| 2020 | Silver Slugger | C |
| 2020 | TSN All-Star | C |
| 2018 | Gold Glove | C |
| 2018 | Silver Slugger | C |
| 2016 | Gold Glove | C |
| 2016 | Silver Slugger | C |
| 2016 | TSN All-Star | C |
| 2015 | Gold Glove | C |
| 2015 | World Series MVP | |
| 2014 | Gold Glove | C |
| 2013 | Gold Glove | C |
Salary History
Salvador Perez's recorded salaries total $7,000,000 over 5 seasons, 2012 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Perez's career ran from 2011 to 2026. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2011.
| 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 recorded salary (partial) | $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 |
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Salvador Perez: the record in brief
Active since a debut on August 10, 2011, Salvador Perez has a record on this page that is still being added to. Perez's only club in the season tables is the Kansas City Royals. Born on May 10, 1990, in Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela, Perez is listed as a catcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Perez's listed size is 6'3" and 255 pounds. The given name on file is Salvador Johan Perez.
Perez's career batting table shows 1,859 games, 7,057 at bats and 1,845 hits, a .261 average, along with 324 home runs and 1,094 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .299 and .451 give Perez a career OPS of .750. Against a .250 league average for those years, Perez's .261 average was near the norm. For power, 2021 stands out: 48 home runs with the Kansas City Royals. Perez collected a career-high 169 hits in 2021. In 2013, a season of regular play, Perez hit .292 while the league hit .253.
Frequently Asked Questions about Salvador Perez
- What years did Salvador Perez play?
- Salvador Perez played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2026.
- Was Salvador Perez a pitcher?
- No. Salvador Perez was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Salvador Perez hit?
- Salvador Perez hit 324 career home runs with 1,845 hits.
- What teams has Salvador Perez played for?
- Salvador Perez has played for one team, the Kansas City Royals (2011–2018, 2020–2026).
- Has Salvador Perez won an MVP award?
- No. Salvador Perez has not won the MVP award through the 2025 season, the latest in the site's award records.
- What awards has Salvador Perez won?
- Salvador Perez has won the World Series MVP award (2015), 5 Gold Gloves (2013–2016, 2018), and 5 Silver Slugger awards (2016, 2018, 2020–2021, 2024). He has been selected to 9 All-Star Games.
- What are Salvador Perez's career stats?
- In 1,859 games, Salvador Perez has 1,845 hits, 324 home runs, 1,094 RBI, 760 runs, and 7 stolen bases, with a .261 batting average.
- How much has Salvador Perez earned in his career?
- Salvador Perez's recorded salaries total $7,000,000 over 5 seasons, 2012 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Perez's career ran from 2011 to 2026. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2011.
- What was Salvador Perez's salary?
- Salvador Perez's last recorded salary was $2,000,000, in 2016. His highest recorded salary was $2,000,000, in 2016, and his lowest was $750,000, in 2012. The Salary History table lists each season from 2012 to 2016.
- What position does Salvador Perez play?
- Salvador Perez plays primarily as a catcher, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
- How tall is Salvador Perez and how much does he weigh?
- Salvador Perez is listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 255 pounds.
- What number does Salvador Perez wear?
- Salvador Perez wears number 13, according to MLB's 2026 roster data.
- How many home runs has Salvador Perez hit each season?
- Salvador Perez's home runs by season: 3 in 2011, 11 in 2012, 13 in 2013, 17 in 2014, 21 in 2015, 22 in 2016, 27 in 2017, 27 in 2018, 11 in 2020, 48 in 2021, 23 in 2022, 23 in 2023, 27 in 2024, 30 in 2025, and 21 in 2026. His most in one season was 48, in 2021.
- What was Salvador Perez's career batting average?
- Salvador Perez batted .261 over his career, with 1,845 hits in 7,057 at bats.