Salvador Perez

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Kansas City Royals · Designated Hitter

Age 366' 2" · 255 lbsBats Right

#268 Current#85 Preseason

FBaseball Overview

At 36 years old, Perez remains a durable offensive contributor despite declining batting average, posting a .203 mark in 2026 after hitting .236 the prior season. His power potential is noteworthy—he delivered 30 home runs and 100 RBIs in 2025, though 2026 production dipped to 10 home runs across 310 at-bats, signaling reduced playing time or a steeper age-related decline. Perez offers steady run production and RBI accumulation when healthy, but his deteriorating batting average and lack of stolen base eligibility limit his fantasy upside for managers seeking multi-category contributors. His All-Star pedigree and proven track record make him a steady catcher option in deeper leagues, though the 2026 numbers suggest he's best viewed as a complementary piece rather than a cornerstone asset.

News Updates

Royals extend win streak to eight behind Salvy's first steal since 2021
Salvador Perez recorded his first stolen base since 2021, providing a spark that helped the Kansas City Royals extend their winning streak to eight consecutive games. The veteran catcher's unexpected base-stealing display added to the team's offensive momentum during their hot stretch.
Aug 24, 2026
Perez exits early with right elbow aggravation
Salvador Perez was removed from Wednesday's game against the Dodgers due to right elbow aggravation, raising concerns about the catcher's health down the stretch. His status for upcoming games is unclear as the Royals evaluate the severity of the injury.
Aug 13, 2026
Salvador Perez sets Royals home run record
Catcher Salvador Perez hit his 318th career home run on Saturday against the Tigers, breaking George Brett's franchise record for the Kansas City Royals. The beloved catcher surpassed the milestone just three days after tying the record. This achievement highlights Perez's continued offensive production and clutch performance for fantasy rosters.
Jul 26, 2026

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2011	Kansas City Royals	39	158	148	.331	3	21	20	0	20	.361	.473	.834
2012	Kansas City Royals	76	305	289	.301	11	39	38	0	27	.328	.471	.799
2013	Kansas City Royals	138	526	496	.292	13	79	48	0	63	.323	.433	.756
2014	Kansas City Royals	150	606	578	.260	17	70	57	1	85	.289	.403	.692
2015	Kansas City Royals	142	553	531	.260	21	70	52	1	82	.280	.426	.706
2016	Kansas City Royals	139	546	514	.247	22	64	57	0	119	.288	.438	.726
2017	Kansas City Royals	129	499	471	.268	27	80	57	1	95	.297	.495	.792
2018	Kansas City Royals	129	544	510	.235	27	80	52	1	108	.274	.439	.713
2020	Kansas City Royals	37	156	150	.333	11	32	22	1	36	.353	.633	.986
2021	Kansas City Royals	161	665	620	.273	48	121	88	1	170	.316	.544	.860
2022	Kansas City Royals	114	473	445	.254	23	76	48	0	109	.292	.465	.757
2023	Kansas City Royals	140	580	538	.255	23	80	59	0	135	.292	.422	.714
2024	Kansas City Royals	158	652	590	.271	27	104	58	0	129	.330	.456	.786
2025	Kansas City Royals	155	641	597	.236	30	100	54	0	125	.284	.446	.730
2026	Kansas City Royals	137	572	528	.229	19	71	48	1	110	.274	.384	.658
Career	Totals	1844	7476	7005	.262	322	1087	758	7	1413	.299	.452	.751

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2007	AZL Royals	30	99	86	.244	0	10	10	1	10	.320	.279	.599
2008	2 teams▼	25	95	83	.361	1	16	11	0	10	.409	.482	.891
2009	2 teams▼	95	396	360	.267	2	45	45	0	40	.313	.356	.669
2010	Wilmington Blue Rocks	99	396	365	.290	7	53	35	1	38	.322	.411	.733
2011	2 teams▼	91	358	334	.290	10	53	40	0	36	.331	.437	.768
2012	Omaha Storm Chasers	12	53	50	.340	0	7	11	0	5	.365	.380	.745
2018	2 teams▼	7	26	24	.375	2	6	4	0	2	.385	.708	1.093
2022	Omaha Storm Chasers	3	9	8	.500	0	0	1	0	3	.556	.625	1.181
Career	Totals	362	1432	1310	.290	22	190	157	2	144	.331	.404	.735

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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EV Avg88.9 mph

Max EV111.3 mph

Launch Angle15.6°

Barrel %10.4%

K %19.3%

Hard Hit %42.3%

Sprint Speed23.7 ft/s

Bat Speed71.6 mph

Whiff %24.9%

Chase %44.9%

xBA0.245

xSLG0.429

xwOBA0.310

GB%38.8%

FB%30.0%

What These Stats Mean

EV Avg — Average exit velocity — how hard this batter hits the ball. Elite hitters (90+ mph) make consistently hard contact, driving better batting averages and more power.

Max EV — Peak exit velocity on the batter's hardest-hit ball this season. Signals raw power potential even without a high HR total yet.

Launch Angle — Average vertical angle of the ball off the bat. The sweet spot for extra-base hits is roughly 10–30°; extreme ground ball or pop-up hitters sit outside this range.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls hit with the optimal exit velocity + launch angle combo. Barrels are the single best predictor of home runs and slugging percentage.

K % — Strikeout rate per plate appearance. High K% suppresses batting average and limits run-scoring opportunities — lower is better for fantasy.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder. A broader power indicator than barrels; high hard-hit% players rack up extra-base hits and RBI.

Sprint Speed — Peak sprint speed in feet per second. The best predictor of stolen base upside and ability to leg out infield hits.

Bat Speed — Average swing speed at the point of contact. Faster bat speed lets hitters wait longer on pitches and generates more raw power potential.

Whiff % — Percentage of swings that miss. High whiff rates signal strikeout vulnerability, dragging down batting average and overall production.

Chase % — How often the batter swings at pitches outside the strike zone. Low chase rates mean elite plate discipline — more walks, fewer strikeouts, more consistent at-bats.

xBA — Expected batting average based on contact quality, stripping out luck and defensive positioning. Better predictor of future performance than actual batting average.

xSLG — Expected slugging based on batted ball data. A high xSLG relative to actual SLG suggests power suppressed by bad luck that's likely to bounce back.

xwOBA — Expected weighted on-base average — the most comprehensive single expected metric. Combines contact quality, walks, and strikeouts to project overall offensive production.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% hitters trade home run power for speed-dependent value — good for stolen base upside, but a drag on HR and SLG categories.

FB% — Fly ball rate. Elite power hitters combine high FB% with high exit velocity. High fly ball rate + soft contact = home run or nothing type.

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Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2011

Kansas City Royals

158

148

.331

.361

.473

.834

2012

Kansas City Royals

305

289

.301

.328

.471

.799

2013

Kansas City Royals

138

526

496

.292

.323

.433

.756

2014

Kansas City Royals

150

606

578

.260

.289

.403

.692

2015

Kansas City Royals

142

553

531

.260

.280

.426

.706

2016

Kansas City Royals

139

546

514

.247

119

.288

.438

.726

2017

Kansas City Royals

129

499

471

.268

.297

.495

.792

2018

Kansas City Royals

129

544

510

.235

108

.274

.439

.713

2020

Kansas City Royals

156

150

.333

.353

.633

.986

2021

Kansas City Royals

161

665

620

.273

121

170

.316

.544

.860

2022

Kansas City Royals

114

473

445

.254

109

.292

.465

.757

2023

Kansas City Royals

140

580

538

.255

135

.292

.422

.714

2024

Kansas City Royals

158

652

590

.271

104

129

.330

.456

.786

2025

Kansas City Royals

155

641

597

.236

100

125

.284

.446

.730

2026

Kansas City Royals

137

572

528

.229

110

.274

.384

.658

Career

Totals

1844

7476

7005

.262

322

1087

758

1413

.299

.452

.751

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2007

AZL Royals

.244

.320

.279

.599

2008

2 teams▼

.361

.409

.482

.891

2009

2 teams▼

396

360

.267

.313

.356

.669

2010

Wilmington Blue Rocks

396

365

.290

.322

.411

.733

2011

2 teams▼

358

334

.290

.331

.437

.768

2012

Omaha Storm Chasers

.340

.365

.380

.745

2018

2 teams▼

.375

.385

.708

1.093

2022

Omaha Storm Chasers

.500

.556

.625

1.181

Career

Totals

362

1432

1310

.290

190

157

144

.331

.404

.735