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.