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Sports · July 25, 2026 · Kacey Hart

Salvador Perez Breaks George Brett's 40-Year Royals Record: 318 Home Runs in Six Fewer Seasons

Salvador Perez has passed George Brett as the Kansas City Royals' all-time home run leader with no. 318 — a record that stood for 40 years. Brett needed 21 seasons. Perez did it in 15, catching, at 36.

Sports · July 23, 2026

Did Salvador Perez Break George Brett’s Home Run Record? Yes — He Passed Him at 318

Yes. Salvador Perez passed George Brett with his 318th career home run on Saturday, July 25, 2026, becoming the Kansas City Royals’ all-time home run leader. Brett had held the record at 317 since 1986. Perez needed 15 seasons to Brett’s 21, and he did it catching.