Twelve of Kansas City Royals fans favorite stories about Salvador Perez
Salvador Perez continues to be a leader for the Kansas City Royals, on and off the field.
In the midst of milestones such as his 250th career home run and long-awaited return to the playoffs, Perez’s impact is unmatched. Notably, his improvement in pitch framing highlights his continued dedication to enhancing his game, bolstering his Hall of Fame chances.
As the Royals’ captain, Perez remains a vital leader, helping propel the team to the postseason and reinforcing his legacy.
The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists at The Star. All stories below were reported, written and edited by Star journalists earlier in 2024.
No. 1: ‘Unbelievable’: Salvador Perez joins exclusive club with 250th career home run
Kansas City Royals captain Salvador Perez reflected on a day he will always remember. | Published April 13, 2024 | Read Full Story by Jaylon Thompson
No. 2: What Salvador Perez is doing for the Royals is unprecedented. The story behind it
Here are the backdrop conversations behind Salvador Perez’s career-best and unprecedented start to a season. | Published May 4, 2024 | Read Full Story by Sam McDowell
No. 3: 3 of many reasons Salvador Perez loves KC: Royals fans, BBQ, this Mexican restaurant
Salvador Perez toyed with getting traded when the team was in a slump but finally told the organization: “I want to stay in Kansas City. Let me finish here.” Here’s why. | Published June 13, 2024 | Read Full Story by Vahe Gregorian
No. 4: Royals captain Salvador Perez sets goal for 2024 season: ‘Make it to the playoffs’
The Kansas City Royals overhauled their roster with multiple free-agent acquisitions this offseason. | Published February 25, 2024 | Read Full Story by Jaylon Thompson
No. 5: Why Kansas City Royals icon Salvador Perez says he still feels ‘amazing’ at age 33
“He saw something that I didn’t see at that age,” Sal Perez said as he considered how he became a Royal ... and why it’s still who he is. | Published March 24, 2024 | Read Full Story by Vahe Gregorian
No. 6: Royals star Salvador Perez’s milestone hit may have bolstered Hall of Fame chances
Royals catcher Salvador Perez’s milestone hit on Sunday should bolster his Hall of Fame case. Some say he’s already a lock. | Published July 8, 2024 | Read Full Story by Pete Grathoff
No. 7: As the KC Royals celebrated their past success, Salvador Perez continues to thrive
Most of Salvador Perez’s former teammates from the 2014 AL pennant-winning squad have retired. He’s still going strong. | Published May 19, 2024 | Read Full Story by Pete Grathoff
No. 8: Royals’ Salvador Perez made special gesture after Roberto Clemente Day game vs. Pirates
The Royals reflected on Roberto Clemente’s legacy during weekend series in Pittsburgh | Published September 15, 2024 | Read Full Story by Jaylon Thompson
No. 9: Beloved Royals captain Salvador Perez is SO ready for KC’s return to MLB playoffs
It’s been a long time coming for Salvy, the lone holdover from the Royals’ 2014-15 glory years. | Published September 28, 2024 | Read Full Story by Jaylon Thompson
No. 10: See how the Kansas City Royals celebrated after landing 1st playoff berth since 2015
The Kansas City Royals celebrated like it was 2015 after getting a shot at another run at the World Series late Friday night. | Published September 28, 2024 | Read Full Story by The Kansas City Star
No. 11: How Royals’ Salvador Perez fixed his biggest weakness at age 33: ‘Really remarkable’
Salvador Perez is on pace for the best season of his career in one critical stat. | Published April 29, 2024 | Read Full Story by Jesse Newell
No. 12: How Salvador Perez steadied the Royals (& closer Lucas Erceg) in Game 1 Wild Card win
In a key ninth-inning moment, with the game hanging in the balance, the Kansas City Royals turned to their “tremendous leader” Salvador Perez. | Published Oct. 1, 2024 | Read Full Story by Jaylon Thompson