Height
6'2"
Weight
255 lbs
Age
35
College
N/A
Experience
14 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsD+
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 1720 | 0.26344827 | 305 | 1018 | 0.75726175 | 6 | 1719 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$25.0M
Guaranteed
$15.0M
AAV
$12.5M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Salvador Perez's two-year, $25M extension with Kansas City earns a C- CVI, reflecting the challenging economics of paying a veteran catcher on the wrong side of 30. While Perez remains a respected clubhouse leader and adequate defensive backstop, his offensive production has declined significantly from his All-Star peak years, now settling into rotational player territory with limited upside. The $12.5M AAV represents a substantial commitment for a Royals organization still building toward contention, especially when that money could have been allocated toward younger talent or pitching depth. Perez's durability behind the plate has value in a position notorious for wearing down bodies, but at 34, the risk of further decline over the contract's duration is considerable. The Royals appear to be prioritizing veteran leadership and organizational continuity over pure value optimization, which makes sense culturally but leaves money on the table from a roster construction standpoint. This deal works if Perez can maintain his current defensive standards while providing occasional offensive contributions, but the margin for error is thin given the investment level.
Performance Analysis
Salvador Perez grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB catchers, earning a B+ Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.264 batting average and a 0.758 OPS (near the league average of .720) this season. With 303 home runs and 1016 RBI through 1707 games (a 29-HR, 96-RBI pace over a full season), he brings above-average power to the lineup. As a experienced veteran at 35, Salvador is a key contributor for the Royals. A 1707-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | vs CHW | W 2-0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed, 4/8 | @ CLE | L 2-10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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