Salvador Perez Matches George Brett for Most Home Runs in Royals History
Summary
Salvador Perez, catcher for the Kansas City Royals, hit his 317th career home run, tying George Brett for the most home runs in Royals history. Despite Perez’s achievement and recent wins, the Royals remain near the bottom of their division and are unlikely to make the playoffs this season.Key Facts
- Salvador Perez tied the Royals’ all-time home run record with 317 home runs, matching George Brett.
- Perez’s record-tying home run was a 437-foot, two-run homer against the San Francisco Giants.
- Perez has hit 14 home runs so far this season.
- The Royals currently have a 43-60 win-loss record, the fourth worst in Major League Baseball this season.
- The Royals stand last in the American League Central division and are far behind the playoff spots.
- The team recently won five of six games after the All-Star break, including a series sweep against the Giants.
- Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is on the injured list for the first time in his career.
- The Royals will begin a 10-game road trip against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.
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