Perez Shatters Franchise Mark, But What Does it Mean for Baseball's Shift Towards Power? As Salvador Pérez stood at home plate, his eyes fixed on Comerica Park's towering scoreboard.
The crowd erupted as he absorbed the news of his 318th career home run, breaking George Brett's 40 year old Kansas City Royals franchise record.
The significance of this moment extends beyond the storied history of the Royals. It serves as a reminder that baseball is shifting towards an era of unprecedented power and individualism.