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Royals veteran Salvador Perez named American League All-Star

Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Monday, June 12, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Monday, June 12, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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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.

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