Son of Random Sports Trivia Fact

[sox83cubs84]

Salvador Perez is on the verge of setting a new MLB record. After going yard earlier today against Oakland, the Royals slugger is now tied with HoFer Johnny Bench for slugging the most HR in a single season by a primary catcher (45). The term defines a catcher who plays at least 75% of a team's games.

Dave Miedema

Perez is now the new all-time recordholder in this category, passing Johnny Bench by clubbing his 46th dinger of 2021 against the Indians on Sunday.

Dave