Scouting Report: Salvador Perez
Overall
Summary
Salvador Perez, 36-year-old Royals captain, has returned to catching duties after dealing with hip soreness since May 1. He has been primarily serving as DH while recovering, playing in all but one game. Perez is returning to his catching role on a day-to-day basis as the team monitors his hip condition. Despite offensive struggles with a .191-.197 batting average and -0.8 fWAR, Perez remains a defensive asset with zero passed balls in 17 games and continues to provide veteran leadership and game-planning expertise. Rookie Carter Jensen has struggled defensively with 4 passed balls and 9 wild pitches in 20 games, highlighting Perez's value behind the plate.
Strengths
- Exceptional defensive skills with zero passed balls in 17 games
- 15 years of catching experience and game-planning expertise
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