Salvador Perez
33-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.348
HR
6
RBI
23
R
11
SB
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Perez's .254 average, .292 OBP and 23 home runs in 2023 came close to exactly matching his figures from a year prior, but the homer total is a concern given he played in 26 more games than 2022. The home run and RBI (80) totals are still among the best in MLB for catchers, but the downward trend is clear as he enters his age-34 campaign. With that in mind, it's not a surprise he saw more action than ever out from behind the plate, as he made 29 starts at DH and 23 at first base. Those latter numbers should only increase going forward, though he shouldn't have issues retaining positional eligibility anytime soon. Trade rumors have become more common of late, but the remaining two years and $44 million (including a $2 million buyout for a 2026 club option) on his contract limits potential suitors. Perez is no longer close to being the top catching option for fantasy managers, but his likely high volume should make him a strong producer in 2024, even if the downward trajectory continues. Read Past Outlooks
Monster day at plate
Perez went 3-for-5 with a home run and five RBI in a loss against the Orioles on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Perez got the Royals on the board with a three-run homer off Corbin Burnes in the bottom of the sixth and then singled home another two runs in the seventh, almost single-handedly bringing Kansas City back to within one run of Baltimore. It marked the fourth three-hit game of the season for the veteran catcher and his seventh multi-hit performance overall. He's now batting .359 in April with five homers, 18 RBI and nine runs scored.
Perez got the Royals on the board with a three-run homer off Corbin Burnes in the bottom of the sixth and then singled home another two runs in the seventh, almost single-handedly bringing Kansas City back to within one run of Baltimore. It marked the fourth three-hit game of the season for the veteran catcher and his seventh multi-hit performance overall. He's now batting .359 in April with five homers, 18 RBI and nine runs scored.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+2%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+3%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .770 | 288 | 11 | 39 | .259 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .756 | 863 | 42 | 142 | .264 | ||||
2024vs Left | 1.057 | 23 | 1 | 4 | .368 | ||||
2024vs Right | 1.028 | 77 | 6 | 21 | .347 | ||||
2023vs Left | .666 | 146 | 5 | 17 | .227 | ||||
2023vs Right | .730 | 432 | 18 | 63 | .264 | ||||
2022vs Left | .845 | 119 | 5 | 18 | .278 | ||||
2022vs Right | .728 | 354 | 18 | 58 | .246 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+10%
OPS at Home
2024
+33%
OPS on Road
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .796 | 576 | 25 | 98 | .281 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .723 | 575 | 28 | 83 | .244 | ||||
2024Home | .938 | 69 | 3 | 14 | .339 | ||||
2024Away | 1.247 | 31 | 4 | 11 | .379 | ||||
2023Home | .769 | 280 | 12 | 43 | .273 | ||||
2023Away | .663 | 298 | 11 | 37 | .237 | ||||
2022Home | .785 | 227 | 10 | 41 | .273 | ||||
2022Away | .730 | 246 | 13 | 35 | .236 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Salvador Perez compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.62BB Rate
8.2%K Rate
13.3%BABIP
.357ISO
.247AVG
.348OBP
.408SLG
.596OPS
1.004wOBA
.429Exit Velocity
92.0 mphHard Hit Rate
47.4%Barrels/PA
13.0%Expected BA
.312Expected SLG
.676Sprint Speed
19.7 ft/secGround Ball %
32.9%Line Drive %
19.7%Fly Ball %
47.4%Advanced Batting Stats
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Offseason trade possible
The Royals could consider trading Perez this offseason if they find an offer to their liking, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Rogers cautions that "it's not clear where the Royals stand" on trading Perez and if they do wind up dealing him it "wouldn't be a salary dump." Another potential stumbling block is that Perez also has the right to veto any potential deal. However, Kansas City did have some trade talks with clubs about Perez at the deadline and, with its window to win likely at least a year or two away, it must do its due diligence in at least feeling out potential deals involving the 33-year-old.
Rogers cautions that "it's not clear where the Royals stand" on trading Perez and if they do wind up dealing him it "wouldn't be a salary dump." Another potential stumbling block is that Perez also has the right to veto any potential deal. However, Kansas City did have some trade talks with clubs about Perez at the deadline and, with its window to win likely at least a year or two away, it must do its due diligence in at least feeling out potential deals involving the 33-year-old.
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Perez hurt his thumb in May, sending him to the IL for 10 days. After aggravating it a few weeks later, Perez had surgery on the UCL in his left thumb, costing him a little more than a month. He also lost a few games after taking a pitch off his wrist. The various hand injuries cost Perez some power as his fly ball exit velocity dropped a couple of ticks. His BABIP also suffered, but Perez was still one of the most productive catchers, fantasy and otherwise. Embarking on his age-33 season, Perez's status as the first catcher off the board last one year, but he's still in the chat for those looking for a top backstop. He'll continue to play more than most at the position with significant time at designated hitter, but Perez's days of leading catchers in plate appearances is likely history. His power is apt to subsist for a few years, but he's likely to revert to being a batting average liability.
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Hits go-ahead homer in Game 1
Perez (groin) went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 4-2 win over the White Sox in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader.
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In Wednesday's lineup
Perez (groin) will start at catcher and bat cleanup Wednesday in the first game of a doubleheader with the White Sox.
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Out of Tuesday's lineup
Perez (groin) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest versus the White Sox.
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Dealing with groin strain
Perez said Monday that an MRI revealed a Grade 1 groin strain, and he hopes to play Tuesday against the White Sox, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.
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Sitting out Monday's game
Perez (groin/hip) is not in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the White Sox, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
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