# Salvador Perez extends Royals HR record > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/venezuelan-mlb-players-achieve-home-run-milestones > Updated: 2026-08-23T01:15:23.000Z. Sources: 50. Developments: 5. In July 2026, Salvador Pérez began a historic run of home run milestones for the Kansas City Royals. On July 19, Pérez hit his 315th career home run to reach 12 for the season during a win over the San Diego Padres. On July 23, he tied George Brett’s franchise record with his 317th homer in a victory against the San Francisco Giants. Two days later, Pérez hit his 318th career home run, a 401-foot shot at Comerica Park that broke Brett’s 40-year record. The blast tied the game against the Detroit Tigers, and a ninth-inning home run by Nick Loftin secured a 3-2 win. Following the record-breaking shot, a fan was arrested for jumping into the stadium’s water fountain to retrieve the ball; Pérez reportedly pleaded with police to release the individual, stating, “please, police, just take him home.” Pérez continued his momentum on August 1, hitting his 319th home run in a loss to the Colorado Rockies, moving him into fourth place among all-time Venezuelan MLB sluggers. By August 23, Pérez hit his 320th career home run during a win over the Tigers, placing him four shy of tying Lance Parrish and Gary Carter for the fifth-most home runs by a catcher in MLB history. He is also approaching his tenth season with at least 20 home runs. ## Claims - Salvador Perez hit his 318th career home run. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The 318th home run broke George Brett's Royals franchise record of 317 home runs. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The home run traveled an estimated 401 feet, according to Statcast data. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The home run was hit in the seventh inning of a 3‑2 Kansas City Royals win over the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Nick Loftin hit a go‑ahead ninth‑inning home run to complete the Royals' comeback. (corroborated by 4 sources) - George Brett's franchise record had stood for 40 years, since 1986. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Perez's 318th homer placed him third among active players who have spent their entire careers with one team, behind Mike Trout and Aaron Judge. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Salvador Pérez hit his 318th career home run. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The 318th homer broke the Kansas City Royals franchise record previously held by George Brett with 317 homers. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The home run tied the game at 2‑2. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Kansas City Royals defeated the Detroit Tigers 3‑2. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Pérez is the third active player with the most career home runs for a single team, behind Mike Trout and Aaron Judge. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-23: Salvador Pérez approaches historic catcher home run records Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Pérez hit his 320th career home run, moving within four of tying Lance Parrish and Gary Carter for fifth all-time in home runs by a catcher. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/salvador-prez-approaches-historic-catcher-home-run-records ### 2026-08-01: Salvador Perez Sets Kansas City Royals Home Run Record Salvador Pérez broke the Royals' career home run record with his 318th homer and followed with a 319th, climbing the Venezuelan MLB home run leaderboard. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/salvador-perez-sets-kansas-city-royals-home-run-record ### 2026-07-25: Salvador Perez Sets Royals All‑Time Home Run Record with 318th Blast Salvador Pérez hit his 318th homer, breaking George Brett’s 40‑year Royals record, and Kansas City rallied to a 3‑2 win over Detroit with a ninth‑inning go‑ahead blast by Nick Loftin. 31 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/salvador-prez-breaks-kansas-city-royals-home-run-record-1 ### 2026-07-22: Salvador Perez sets Kansas City Royals franchise home run record Salvador Perez tied then broke the Royals’ home‑run record (317‑318) in July 2026; a fan arrested for diving into the stadium fountain to retrieve the ball prompted Perez to ask police to release him. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuelan-catchers-prez-and-moreno-post-home-run-milestones-in-mlb ### 2026-07-19: Kansas City Royals register standout performances from prospect and veteran Kansas City Royals saw prospect Kendry Chourio pitch a combined no‑hitter and veteran Salvador Pérez hit his 12th HR of the season, reaching 315 career homers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kansas-city-royals-register-standout-performances-from-prospect-and-veteran --- Cite as: Salvador Perez extends Royals HR record. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/venezuelan-mlb-players-achieve-home-run-milestones