- Wed Feb 12, 2025 4:26 pm
#5923
Is Salvador Perez the ultimate outlier in baseball? As he approaches his 35th birthday, the Kansas City Royals catcher continues to defy the odds, showcasing impressive stats that suggest he’s not just hanging on, but thriving. With a record-setting 48 home runs in 2021 and a remarkable 2024 season where he improved his walk rate and maintained a solid batting average, it raises some intriguing questions.
Can we expect Perez to continue this trend, or is he on borrowed time? Historically, catchers face steep declines as they age, especially after logging over 1,200 games behind the plate. Yet, Perez seems to be rewriting the narrative. His ability to adapt—spending time at first base and managing his games behind the plate—has allowed him to extend his career.
What do you think? Is this a sustainable model for aging players in demanding positions? Could we see more catchers following in his footsteps, or is Perez a unique case?
Moreover, how do you feel about the impact of modern training and recovery techniques on player longevity? Are we witnessing a shift in how we perceive aging athletes in baseball?
Let’s hear your thoughts! Will Salvador Perez continue to be a force in the Royals lineup, or is the clock finally ticking down on his remarkable career?
Can we expect Perez to continue this trend, or is he on borrowed time? Historically, catchers face steep declines as they age, especially after logging over 1,200 games behind the plate. Yet, Perez seems to be rewriting the narrative. His ability to adapt—spending time at first base and managing his games behind the plate—has allowed him to extend his career.
What do you think? Is this a sustainable model for aging players in demanding positions? Could we see more catchers following in his footsteps, or is Perez a unique case?
Moreover, how do you feel about the impact of modern training and recovery techniques on player longevity? Are we witnessing a shift in how we perceive aging athletes in baseball?
Let’s hear your thoughts! Will Salvador Perez continue to be a force in the Royals lineup, or is the clock finally ticking down on his remarkable career?
- By Anonymous