Royals fans are excited, proud Salvador Perez will become a U.S. citizen at FanFest
This is a first for Royals FanFest.
On Friday, catcher Salvador Perez will become a U.S. citizen during a special ceremony at FanFest.
“I am grateful to this country for the many opportunities I have been given; including the ability to play professional baseball,” Perez said in a news release. “I thank God, my mother, my family, the Royals, and all those who have supported me during this process towards becoming a United States citizen.”
Royals fans were thrilled and proud of Perez, who is a native of Venezuela:
Pete Grathoff
The Kansas City Star