Royals make Salvador Perez 4th captain in franchise history

Published March 30, 2023 2:03 PM

By DAVE SKRETTA
AP Sports Writer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals have made seven-time All-Star catcher Salvador Perez the fourth captain in franchise history. The news came before their opener against the Minnesota Twins. The rare title is a reward for one of the club’s most popular players. Aaron Judge of the Yankees was the only other captain heading into the season. It is bestowed upon players that have either achieved a tremendous amount or displayed exemplary leadership over a lengthy period of time.

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