Royals veteran Salvador Perez named American League All-Star
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)
The MLB announced Sunday that Kansas City Royals Captain Salvador Perez has been named an American League All-Star for the eighth time in his career.
With his eighth selection, Salvy now has the second most All-Star selections in Royals history.
Perez was selected as a reserve for the second time in his career, following his first All-Star selection in 2013. He was the starting catcher in the All-Star Game from 2014-18 and in 2021.
The 33-year old veteran leads all Major League catchers with 15 home runs and ranks second among American League catchers with 40 RBI.
The All-Star game will be played at T-Mobile Park on Tuesday, July 11 at 7 p.m. on FOX 22.