Hey folks, today I’m gonna talk about my little adventure diving into Salvador Perez’s contract. You know, the big-shot catcher for the Kansas City Royals? Yeah, that guy. I’ve been digging into his deal, and let me tell you, it’s quite a story.
So, I started with the basics, just trying to get a grip on what I’m dealing with. I went down the rabbit hole of the interwebs and, boy, did I find some stuff.
First thing I did was look up Perez’s current contract details. What I found was that this dude signed a 4-year, $82,000,000 contract with the Royals. I mean, that’s a lot of zeros! And get this, it’s all guaranteed money. That’s right, $82 million, no matter what. In 2025 alone, he’s gonna bag a cool $22 million. I was like, “Dang, that’s some serious cash!”
But then I thought, “How does this compare to other catchers?” So, I started poking around on some job sites. What did I find? The average catcher in the US makes around $16.62 an hour. Some make as high as $20.43, others as low as $13.70. But most are chilling between $14.90 and $18.75. Compared to Perez, that’s like comparing pocket change to a gold mine!
Digging Deeper
Then I remembered that Perez isn’t the only one making bank on the Royals. I read something about Bobby Witt Jr., the shortstop, sealing an 11-year deal promising around $288.7 million, and if you add in the team option, it jumps to almost $377 million. I was like, “The Royals are really throwing around some dough!”
So, I went back to Perez. Turns out, this $82 million deal is the biggest in Royals history. Biggest! He was already making a decent $14.2 million in 2021, and this new deal starts in 2022. That’s a massive jump. I started to understand why this was such big news.
The Cherry on Top
And then, just when I thought I had seen it all, I stumbled upon something else. Perez isn’t just a heavy hitter; he’s also a defensive beast. He’s won five Rawlings Gold Glove Awards. And guess what? He’s only the second catcher ever to win five Gold Gloves and five Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger awards. The other guy is some Hall of Famer named Pudge Rodríguez. I was like, “Okay, now this is epic.”
My Realization
After all this digging, I realized something. It’s not just about the money, although, let’s be real, that’s a huge part. It’s about how a player like Perez can rise to such heights, get the biggest contract in team history, and still be a beast on the field. It’s inspiring, really.
So, that’s my little journey through Salvador Perez’s contract saga. It was a wild ride, full of big numbers, comparisons, and a newfound respect for the guy. Hope you enjoyed the ride as much as I did. Catch you next time!
