2026 MLB Milestones and Records Tracker: Salvador Perez New Royals HR Leader
Perez, a five-time Silver Slugger and five-time Gold Glover, passed Hall of Famer George Brett, who hit 317 home runs over his 21 seasons with the Royals (1973-93).This season, Perez has totaled 15 home runs and 44 RBIs, while having a .210/.257/.367 slash line. Last season (2025), Perez hit 30 home runs and totaled 100 RBIs, and he led the American League in home runs (48) and RBIs (121) in 2021. The mark breaks a 115-year-old franchise record previously held by Grover Cleveland Alexander.Cristopher Sánchez has continued his dominant season against the Padres, building a Cy Young-caliber season.
- ▪Perez, a five-time Silver Slugger and five-time Gold Glover, passed Hall of Famer George Brett, who hit 317 home runs over his 21 seasons with the Royals (1973-93).This season, Perez has totaled 15 home runs and 44 RBIs, while having a .210
- ▪Last season (2025), Perez hit 30 home runs and totaled 100 RBIs, and he led the American League in home runs (48) and RBIs (121) in 2021.
- ▪The mark breaks a 115-year-old franchise record previously held by Grover Cleveland Alexander.Cristopher Sánchez has continued his dominant season against the Padres, building a Cy Young-caliber season.
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The 2026 MLB season is off to a blazing start, and history has already been made just a few weeks in.We're keeping track of all the major milestones reached and records broken across the league this season.Here's the latest:Salvador Perez New Royals' HR KingSalvador Perez is the new Kansas City Royals' all-time home runs leader.The 36-year-old catcher, who was the team's designated hitter on Saturday, hit a solo home run in the seventh inning of the Royals' July 25 road win over the Detroit Tigers, putting him first in franchise history with 318 home runs.
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