Perez Ties Brett's Royals Record, But the Milestone Raises More Questions Than Answers Salvador Pérez tied the Kansas City Royals' franchise record for home runs with his 317th career homer, a feat previously held by George Brett.
The accomplishment is all the more impressive given Pérez's position as a catcher, who typically aren't known for their power at the plate.
However, the attention surrounding this achievement also highlights the underlying issues within Major League Baseball's approach to analytics and player development.