Salvador Johan Pérez Diaz is a Venezuelan-American catcher for the Kansas City Royals in Major League Baseball. With 48 home runs, he owns the single-season Major League Baseball record for most home runs as the main catcher, surpassing Johnny Bench’s 45 in 1970.

Pérez was raised by his mother after his father abandoned him when he was four years old.  At the age of eight, he expressed an interest in playing catcher and decided to pursue a career as a catcher. Pérez used to play alongside and against José Altuve, a current Major Leaguer and fellow Venezuelan second baseman.

When Pérez was 16 years old, the Royals signed him for $65,000. In 2008 and 2009, Pérez was a member of the Burlington Royals and Idaho Falls Chukars. In 39 games, he hit.331/.363/.473 with three home runs and 21 runs batted in.

Who is Salvador Perez’s Wife?

Maria Gabriella is the wife of Salvador Perez, a Venezuelan-American baseball star. On December 13, 2018, the pair married. Paulina, their beautiful baby daughter, was born to them.

Maria Gabriell’s age is estimated to be in the range of 25 to 30 years old. The net worth of Maria Gabriella’s husband is reported to be approximately $10 million. Maria, on the other hand, has yet to make any public statements regarding her occupation. As a result, we don’t know how much money she has.