Salvador Perez made MLB history on Saturday night, launching two home runs against the Philadelphia Phillies to reach 300 career home runs and 1,000 RBI, a rare milestone that strengthens his case for the Hall of Fame. While the Kansas City Royals fell short in an 8–6 loss, Perez's individual achievement places him among the most elite catchers in MLB .

The Venezuelan slugger became just the 8th catcher in the history of the majors to hit 300 or more home runs, joining a legendary group that includes six Hall of Famers: Johnny Bench, Yogi Berra, Mike Piazza, Carlton Fisk, Gary Carter, and Iván Rodríguez. Of the seven catchers who reached the mark before him, only Lance Parrish has not been inducted into Cooperstown, making Perez the only active player in this exclusive club.

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