Salvador Perez sets Royals home run record against Tigers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 7:26 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Salvador Perez hit his 318th career home run in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers on July 25, 2026. The solo shot tied the game at 2-2, placing Perez ahead of George Brett as the all-time home run leader for the Kansas City Royals. Over his 15 seasons with the team, Perez has accumulated 31 home runs against the Tigers. With this milestone, questions arise about his future, as he moves primarily to designated hitter to extend his playing career.
- •Perez's home run came in the seventh inning, tying the game at 2-2.
- •He surpassed George Brett's previous record of 317 home runs.
- •The home run was his 31st against the Tigers in his career.
- •Questions about Perez's longevity arise as he transitions to designated hitter.
- •He has played 97 games this season, catching in 39 of them.
- 7:41 PMYahoo Sports — Salvador Perez becomes the all-time Royals home run leader
- 7:26 PMYahoo Sports — Salvador Perez passes George Brett on Royals' all-time home run list
- 7:21 PMYahoo Sports — Royals C Salvador Perez surpasses George Brett to set franchise's all-time home run record
"Kansas City's long-time catcher hit his milestone homer against one of his favorite victims, the Detroit Tigers.
"The 36-year-old catcher now has 318 career home runs, all with Kansas City.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 7:41 PMSalvador Perez becomes the all-time Royals home run leader
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- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 7:26 PMSalvador Perez passes George Brett on Royals' all-time home run list
Kansas City's long-time catcher hit his milestone homer against one of his favorite victims, the Detroit Tigers.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 7:21 PMRoyals C Salvador Perez surpasses George Brett to set franchise's all-time home run record
The 36-year-old catcher now has 318 career home runs, all with Kansas City.
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