KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Royals fans are well aware that catcher Salvador Perez is ‘El Capitan’ in Kansas City. This spring, Perez will take on the same role for the Venezuelan National Team during the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

On Monday, Perez was named the captain for his homeland as he prepares to play in his fourth World Baseball Classic.

During the 2023 World Baseball Classic, Perez was a stalwart for the Venezuelan team, hitting .429 with a home run, four doubles and six RBI as he was named to the All-WBC Team at the tournament’s conclusion.

The Venezuelan team Perez was a part of the last time the tournament commenced lost in the quarterfinals to the United States.

It remains to be seen whether Perez will be joined by his Royals teammate, third baseman Maikel Garcia, for nex

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