Perez, the Royals' catcher, is part of a lineup that tested Detroit's pitching in the opening frame; his role behind the plate frames Royals' game plan as they faced a late rally from the Tigers.

Perez opened the fifth with a solo homer, sparking an inning that saw Kansas City flood the bases and extend the lead. His experience at the plate allows him to anticipate pitcher strategy and exploit the zone. The homer underscored his continued fantasy relevance as a reliable power source when the Royals are grinding out at‐bats.

Perez’s catcher-HR record stood before Raleigh’s historic 50, prompting a direct comparison and signaling the changing power landscape at catcher. Perez’s role as a benchmark underscores Raleigh’s breakout as a milestone for the position, while highlighting the Royals’ continued offensive relevance against Seattle’s surge.

Salvador Pérez previously owned the single-season HR mark by a catcher with 48; Raleigh has surpassed Pérez, shifting Perez into a landmark season comparison and fantasy lens where Pérez’s future impact is measured against Raleigh’s historic pace.

Perez is cited as the catcher with the prior single-season 50-HR record (48 in 2021). Raleigh surpasses that mark, marking Perez as a benchmark in the 50-HR catcher lineage and providing context for fantasy managers evaluating catcher power history alongside current stars.