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Salvador Perez Hits 300th Homer, Reaches 1,000 RBIs

9/14/2025

Summary

Story summary

On September 13, 2025, Salvador Perez hit his 300th career home run against the Philadelphia Phillies, a notable MLB milestone.
He became the eighth primary catcher in MLB history to achieve this and the second to do so with one team.
Perez also recorded his 1,000th career RBI in the same game, becoming the third Royal to reach this mark.
He is now 17 home runs away from George Brett's franchise record of 317.
Perez expressed his desire to finish his career with the Royals, underscoring his loyalty to the team.

History

Historical Context

The designated hitter rule was introduced in Major League Baseball in 1977, revolutionizing offensive strategies. Salvador Perez's recent achievement of 300 home runs places him among only eight catchers to reach this milestone, reflecting the evolution of the position. His loyalty to the Kansas City Royals parallels George Brett's franchise record of 317 home runs, underscoring the significance of player-team relationships in baseball history.

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Story summary

On September 13, 2025, Salvador Perez hit his 300th career home run against the Philadelphia Phillies, a notable MLB milestone.
He became the eighth primary catcher in MLB history to achieve this and the second to do so with one team.
Perez also recorded his 1,000th career RBI in the same game, becoming the third Royal to reach this mark.
He is now 17 home runs away from George Brett's franchise record of 317.
Perez expressed his desire to finish his career with the Royals, underscoring his loyalty to the team.

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