2023 Stats
AVG
.255
HR
23
RBI
80
R
59
SB
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Perez hurt his thumb in May, sending him to the IL for 10 days. After aggravating it a few weeks later, Perez had surgery on the UCL in his left thumb, costing him a little more than a month. He also lost a few games after taking a pitch off his wrist. The various hand injuries cost Perez some power as his fly ball exit velocity dropped a couple of ticks. His BABIP also suffered, but Perez was still one of the most productive catchers, fantasy and otherwise. Embarking on his age-33 season, Perez's status as the first catcher off the board last one year, but he's still in the chat for those looking for a top backstop. He'll continue to play more than most at the position with significant time at designated hitter, but Perez's days of leading catchers in plate appearances is likely history. His power is apt to subsist for a few years, but he's likely to revert to being a batting average liability. Read Past Outlooks

Homers in Saturday's loss
Perez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Yankees.
ANALYSIS
Perez has gone 8-for-24 (.333) with two homers and seven RBI over six games since returning from the 7-day concussion injured list. His numbers through 139 games this season have largely been in line with what he did in 114 contests in 2022. Perez is slashing .256/.294/.424 with 23 homers, 79 RBI, 59 runs scored and 21 doubles entering the final game of 2023.
Perez has gone 8-for-24 (.333) with two homers and seven RBI over six games since returning from the 7-day concussion injured list. His numbers through 139 games this season have largely been in line with what he did in 114 contests in 2022. Perez is slashing .256/.294/.424 with 23 homers, 79 RBI, 59 runs scored and 21 doubles entering the final game of 2023.
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Batting Order Slot Breakdown
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2021
+11%
OPS vs LHP
2023
+10%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021vs Left | .845 | 449 | 28 | 71 | .272 | ||||
Since 2021vs Right | .760 | 1267 | 66 | 206 | .258 | ||||
2023vs Left | .666 | 146 | 5 | 17 | .227 | ||||
2023vs Right | .730 | 432 | 18 | 63 | .264 | ||||
2022vs Left | .845 | 119 | 5 | 18 | .278 | ||||
2022vs Right | .728 | 354 | 18 | 58 | .246 | ||||
2021vs Left | .982 | 184 | 18 | 36 | .302 | ||||
2021vs Right | .812 | 481 | 30 | 85 | .261 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2021
+16%
OPS at Home
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+16%
OPS at Home
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Since 2021Home | .842 | 846 | 49 | 154 | .283 | ||||
Since 2021Away | .724 | 870 | 45 | 123 | .241 | ||||
2023Home | .769 | 280 | 12 | 43 | .273 | ||||
2023Away | .663 | 298 | 11 | 37 | .237 | ||||
2022Home | .785 | 227 | 10 | 41 | .273 | ||||
2022Away | .730 | 246 | 13 | 35 | .236 | ||||
2021Home | .942 | 339 | 27 | 70 | .297 | ||||
2021Away | .774 | 326 | 21 | 51 | .248 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Salvador Perez compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.14BB Rate
3.3%K Rate
23.4%BABIP
.294ISO
.167AVG
.255OBP
.292SLG
.422OPS
.714wOBA
.308Exit Velocity
90.1 mphHard Hit Rate
36.1%Barrels/PA
6.2%Expected BA
.266Expected SLG
.460Sprint Speed
19.2 ft/secGround Ball %
36.3%Line Drive %
22.9%Fly Ball %
40.9%Advanced Batting Stats
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The 2021 season was a record-breaking one for Perez, whose 48 homers were the all-time best for a primary catcher. He was able to achieve that mark by playing 161 games (40 at DH). After missing all of 2019 to Tommy John surgery, his breakout started in 2020 with a 25.6% HR/FB and 13.9 Barrel%. The change came by going with a more line-drive approach -- his launch angle dropped from 18 degrees to 14.2 degrees and his flyball rate fell from 45% to 37.4%. Those changes stuck in 2021 (26.4% HR/FB, 15.9% LA) while he set new highs with a 114.4 mph maxEV and 93 mph avgEV. He's still not walking and even pushed his strikeout rate to a career-high 25.6%. Some downward home-run regression should be expected, though a number in the 30s is reasonable. The main concern is that his batting average might tank if the K% continues to climb. Even with the few negatives, Perez should be the first catcher drafted.
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Earns three hits, drives in three
Perez went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double, three RBI and a run scored in Friday's 12-5 win over the Yankees.
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Homers in return
Perez (concussion) went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Astros.
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Activated from IL
The Royals reinstated Perez from the 7-day concussion IL on Sunday.
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Expected back Sunday
Perez (concussion) is on track to be activated from the 7-day injured list when first eligible Sunday, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kansas City reports.
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Lands on 7-day concussion IL
Perez was placed on the 7-day injured list Monday with a concussion.
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