Venezuelan star Salvador Perez breaks Kansas City Royals home run record

Salvador Pérez has etched his name in Kansas City baseball lore, shattering the Royals' all-time home run record. The Venezuelan slugger connected on his 318th career blast over the weekend, surpassing the legendary George Brett's mark of 317.

The historic moment, which saw the ball clear the fence against the Detroit Tigers, was met with a prolonged ovation from the home crowd. Pérez, a beloved figure for over a decade, is recognized for his exceptional work ethic and leadership, earning him the deep affection of the Kansas City fanbase.

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From the moment I tied the record in Kansas City, in the last few days, I hear people everywhere: One more, one more! It's hard not to think about it. I didn't try to hit a home run. I just tried to take a good swing and see what happened.

Just days before breaking the record, Pérez had tied Brett's long-standing achievement. He admitted the pressure was on, stating, "From the moment I tied the record in Kansas City, in the last few days, I hear people everywhere: One more, one more! It's hard not to think about it. I didn't try to hit a home run. I just tried to take a good swing and see what happened."

Teammate Luke Maile praised Pérez, calling him "a legend" and an inspiration. While Pérez now holds the franchise home run title, Brett still leads in other metrics like WAR. Pérez's next statistical challenge is to catch Mark Gubicza in the all-time rankings.

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He is a legend. He is someone who inspires you to want to be a Major League player and give your all every day. It is an honor to be around him.