Salvador Perez is Having 1 of the Best Offensive Seasons by a Catcher Ever

Salvador Perez slammed his 43rd HR of the season as he continues to contend for the 2021 Home Run title along with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Shohei Ohtani. This time, Perez hit another clutch bomb, helping the Royals take the lead over the AL Wild Card contending A’s and eventually beat Oakland 10-7 on Tuesday.

Salvador Perez hit his 43rd HR of the year, tied with 2003 Javy López for 2nd-most by a primary catcher in a season in MLB history.

Only 1970 Johnny Bench has had more, with 45. pic.twitter.com/DYbThWmvU0
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 15, 2021

INTERESTING FACTS

Only 1970 Johnny Bench hit more HR (45) during 1 season than Salvador Perez (43) among primary Catchers in MLB history
1st MLB Catcher to hit a Grand Slam during consecutive GP since Mike Piazza in 1998 & 1st Royals player to do so ever
Hit a HR in the t-most consecutive GP (5) in Royals history, tying 2002 Mike Sweeney
Most HR at home in a season in KC history: 1. 2021 Perez (23)^, T2. 1997 Chili Davis, 1998 Dean Palmer, 2019 Jorge Soler (21)
Most season HR by a Royals C: 1. 2021 Perez (43)^, T2. 2018 Perez, 2017 Perez (27), 4. 2009 Miguel Olivo (23)
Agreed to the largest contract (4y/$82M) in Royals franchise history before the 2021 season started

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SALVADOR PEREZ IS HAVING 1 OF THE BEST OFFENSIVE SEASONS BY A CATCHER EVER

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The best Catcher in Kansas City Royals history continues to add to his accolades from the 2021 season as he’s now just two home runs away from being the all-time single-season HR leader among Catchers. Only Johnny Bench’s legendary 1970 season stands above the 7x All-Star Perez.

With a championship, seven All-Stars, along with a handful of Gold Gloves and Silver Slugger awards, this is the kind of season that the 31-year-old Perez can use to elevate his name into the Hall of Fame conversation when it’s all said and done thanks to one of the best offensive seasons by a Catcher MLB fans have ever witnessed.