Salvador Perez

Salvador Perez remained a staple of the Kansas City Royals lineup in 2023, playing in 140 games and racking up 580 plate appearances. He hit .254 with a miserable .292 OBP and .422 SLG. He hit 23 home runs for the second year in a row and drove in 80. His projections for 2024 suggest more of the same for the 33-year-old. Perez is a catcher who isn't going to drag down your batting average and give you 20+ homers. That is a rare bird; at his ADP of 133, he isn't a bad value in 2024.

Salvador Perez powers Royals past Pirates

Salvador Perez went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in the Royals' 8-3 victory over the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

His performance included a pivotal home run, contributing significantly to the team's win. This season, Perez has maintained a solid .279 batting average with 27 home runs and 102 RBI over 145 games, underscoring his consistent power-hitting capabilities. His wOBA of .348 highlights his effectiveness at the plate, making him a valuable asset in fantasy lineups, especially in categories like home runs and RBI. While his strikeout rate is notable, his overall production continues to offset these whiffs, affirming his status as one of the top fantasy catchers.