2022 Stats
AVG
.254
HR
23
RBI
76
R
48
SB
0
2023 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Perez hurt his thumb in May, sending him to the IL for 10 days. After aggravating it a few weeks later, Perez had surgery on the UCL in his left thumb, costing him a little more than a month. He also lost a few games after taking a pitch off his wrist. The various hand injuries cost Perez some power as his fly ball exit velocity dropped a couple of ticks. His BABIP also suffered, but Perez was still one of the most productive catchers, fantasy and otherwise. Embarking on his age-33 season, Perez's status as the first catcher off the board last one year, but he's still in the chat for those looking for a top backstop. He'll continue to play more than most at the position with significant time at designated hitter, but Perez's days of leading catchers in plate appearances is likely history. His power is apt to subsist for a few years, but he's likely to revert to being a batting average liability. Read Past Outlooks

Homer and steal Thursday
Perez went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI and a stolen base in Thursday's Cactus League win over the Angels.
ANALYSIS
Perez showed off an unforeseen power and speed combination Thursday, though he shouldn't be expected to run much when the regular season starts. The catcher has never attempted more than two steals in a season, and he has just six stolen bases in his career. He'll be looking to bounce back in the power department after slugging a three-year low .465 with 23 homers and 23 doubles in 114 contests in 2022. Perez should see the bulk of the playing time behind the dish with MJ Melendez spelling him at times, though the veteran could often serve as the designated hitter when he's not catching.
Perez showed off an unforeseen power and speed combination Thursday, though he shouldn't be expected to run much when the regular season starts. The catcher has never attempted more than two steals in a season, and he has just six stolen bases in his career. He'll be looking to bounce back in the power department after slugging a three-year low .465 with 23 homers and 23 doubles in 114 contests in 2022. Perez should see the bulk of the playing time behind the dish with MJ Melendez spelling him at times, though the veteran could often serve as the designated hitter when he's not catching.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2020
+19%
OPS vs LHP
2022
+16%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2020vs Left | .950 | 330 | 26 | 62 | .297 | ||||
Since 2020vs Right | .797 | 939 | 53 | 159 | .267 | ||||
2022vs Left | .845 | 119 | 5 | 18 | .278 | ||||
2022vs Right | .728 | 354 | 18 | 58 | .246 | ||||
2021vs Left | .982 | 184 | 18 | 36 | .302 | ||||
2021vs Right | .812 | 481 | 30 | 85 | .261 | ||||
2020vs Left | 1.178 | 27 | 3 | 8 | .346 | ||||
2020vs Right | .965 | 104 | 5 | 16 | .360 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2020
+16%
OPS at Home
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+8%
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Since 2020Home | .901 | 640 | 42 | 127 | .298 | ||||
Since 2020Away | .780 | 650 | 40 | 102 | .250 | ||||
2022Home | .785 | 227 | 10 | 41 | .273 | ||||
2022Away | .730 | 246 | 13 | 35 | .236 | ||||
2021Home | .942 | 339 | 27 | 70 | .297 | ||||
2021Away | .774 | 326 | 21 | 51 | .248 | ||||
2020Home | 1.068 | 74 | 5 | 16 | .380 | ||||
2020Away | .960 | 78 | 6 | 16 | .307 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Salvador Perez compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.17BB Rate
3.8%K Rate
23.0%BABIP
.285ISO
.211AVG
.254OBP
.292SLG
.465OPS
.757wOBA
.327Exit Velocity
91.4 mphHard Hit Rate
34.2%Barrels/PA
8.0%Expected BA
.245Expected SLG
.473Sprint Speed
19.8 ft/secGround Ball %
36.0%Line Drive %
18.0%Fly Ball %
46.0%Advanced Batting Stats
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The 2021 season was a record-breaking one for Perez, whose 48 homers were the all-time best for a primary catcher. He was able to achieve that mark by playing 161 games (40 at DH). After missing all of 2019 to Tommy John surgery, his breakout started in 2020 with a 25.6% HR/FB and 13.9 Barrel%. The change came by going with a more line-drive approach -- his launch angle dropped from 18 degrees to 14.2 degrees and his flyball rate fell from 45% to 37.4%. Those changes stuck in 2021 (26.4% HR/FB, 15.9% LA) while he set new highs with a 114.4 mph maxEV and 93 mph avgEV. He's still not walking and even pushed his strikeout rate to a career-high 25.6%. Some downward home-run regression should be expected, though a number in the 30s is reasonable. The main concern is that his batting average might tank if the K% continues to climb. Even with the few negatives, Perez should be the first catcher drafted.
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Remains out for season finale
Perez (thumb) isn't starting Wednesday against the Guardians.
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Still out Tuesday
Perez (thumb) is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Guardians.
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Remains on bench
Perez (thumb) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians.
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Not starting Sunday
Perez (thumb) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.
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Makes precautionary exit
Perez left Saturday's game in the seventh inning with thumb soreness, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
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