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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | KCR | AL | 39 | 148 | 20 | 49 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 0.331 | 363.4 |
| 2012 | KCR | AL | 76 | 289 | 38 | 87 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 39 | 0 | 12 | 27 | 0.301 | 460.5 |
| 2013 | KCR | AL | 138 | 496 | 48 | 145 | 25 | 3 | 13 | 79 | 0 | 21 | 63 | 0.292 | 455.2 |
| 2014 | KCR | AL | 150 | 578 | 57 | 150 | 28 | 2 | 17 | 70 | 1 | 22 | 85 | 0.260 | -300.0 |
| 2015 | KCR | AL | 142 | 531 | 52 | 138 | 25 | 0 | 21 | 70 | 1 | 13 | 82 | 0.260 | -415.6 |
| 2016 | KCR | AL | 139 | 514 | 57 | 127 | 28 | 2 | 22 | 64 | 0 | 22 | 119 | 0.247 | -332.9 |
| 2017 | KCR | AL | 129 | 471 | 57 | 126 | 24 | 1 | 27 | 80 | 1 | 17 | 95 | 0.268 | 322.4 |
| 2018 | KCR | AL | 129 | 510 | 52 | 120 | 23 | 0 | 27 | 80 | 1 | 17 | 108 | 0.235 | -384.9 |
| 2020 | KCR | AL | 37 | 150 | 22 | 50 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 32 | 1 | 3 | 36 | 0.333 | 780.2 |
| 2021 | KCR | AL | 161 | 620 | 88 | 169 | 24 | 0 | 48 | 121 | 1 | 28 | 170 | 0.273 | 2081.1 |
| 2022 | KCR | AL | 114 | 445 | 48 | 113 | 23 | 1 | 23 | 76 | 0 | 18 | 109 | 0.254 | 429.8 |
| 2023 | KCR | AL | 140 | 538 | 59 | 137 | 21 | 0 | 23 | 80 | 0 | 19 | 135 | 0.255 | -449.4 |
| 2024 | KCR | AL | 158 | 590 | 58 | 160 | 28 | 0 | 27 | 104 | 0 | 44 | 129 | 0.271 | 1224.0 |
| 2025 | KC | AL | 155 | 597 | 54 | 141 | 35 | 0 | 30 | 100 | 0 | 28 | 125 | 0.236 | 0 |
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
| 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 | C | 137 | 126 | 930 | 71 | 7 | 4 |
| 2013 | KCA | 1B | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | KCA | C | 146 | 143 | 1037 | 72 | 9 | 5 |
| 2015 | KCA | C | 139 | 137 | 974 | 90 | 4 | 10 |
| 2015 | KCA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | KCA | C | 128 | 128 | 989 | 77 | 4 | 4 |
| 2016 | KCA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | KCA | C | 115 | 113 | 784 | 46 | 5 | 3 |
| 2018 | KCA | C | 96 | 96 | 690 | 69 | 0 | 11 |
| 2018 | KCA | 1B | 3 | 2 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | KCA | C | 34 | 33 | 295 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | KCA | 1B | 3 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 | KCA | C | 124 | 120 | 975 | 61 | 2 | 12 |
| 2022 | KCA | C | 77 | 74 | 548 | 30 | 3 | 3 |
| 2023 | KCA | C | 91 | 90 | 655 | 25 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 | KCA | 1B | 23 | 21 | 149 | 14 | 1 | 13 |
| 2024 | KCA | C | 91 | 90 | 730 | 25 | 5 | 7 |
| 2024 | KCA | 1B | 49 | 44 | 334 | 25 | 0 | 31 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1291 |
| First Base | 81 |
| Designated Hitter | 194 |
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 | 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 | 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
| 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 |