Salvador Johan Pérez Díaz is a Venezuelan-American professional baseball catcher who is currently on the Kansas City Royals roster of Major League Baseball (MLB). Nicknamed "Salvy", Perez was born on May 10, 1990, in Valencia, Carabodo, Venezuela. Perez grew up in a single-parent household, where only his mother was there to look after him. He was abandoned by his father at the age of four.
Perez was signed by the Kansas City Royals as a 16-year-old for $65,000. Perez made his MLB debut on August 10, 2011. He won the World Series Championship in 2015 with the Royals, where he was also voted the World Series MVP. Perez is also an eight-time MLB All-Star, five-time Gold Glove Award winner, and four-time Silver Slugger winner. Perez also holds the distinction of having the record for the most hom runs hit in a season for a primary catcher with 48.
Salvador Perez's Parents
Yilda Diaz is the mother of Royals catcher, Salvador Perez. The name of his father is unknown.
Who is Salvador Perez's Mother?
Yilda Diaz is the proud mother of Salvador Perez. She brought up Salvador all by herself after her husband abandoned them when Salvador was only four years old. Yilda made ends meet by selling homemade cakes, flan, and lasagna. Perez grew up with his mother and grandmother, Carmen de Díaz, in Valencia.
It was Yilda who introduced Perez to baseball, sending him to his first class in Valencia.
Who is Salvador Perez's Father?
Salvador Perez's father abandoned his family when Perez was just four years old. His name and other information are unknown to the public.
What Nationality are Salvador Perez's Parents?
Salvador Perez's mother Yilda Diaz is a Venezuelan national. The nationality of his father is unknown.
FAQs
A. Yilda Diaz is the mother of Royals catcher, Salvador Perez while the name of his father is unknown.
A. Salvador Perez was born in Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela, on May 10, 1990.
A. No Salvador Perez has no siblings. He is the only child of Yilda Diaz, his mother.
A. Salvador Perez’s grandmother’s name is Carmen de Diaz.
A. Salvador Perez was the AL RBI leader in 2021.
