By capturing the Silver Slugger Award on Tuesday night, the legendary backstop just keeps getting closer and closer to Cooperstown.

Perez, 34, earned his fifth Silver Slugger Award. He piloted the Royals offense with 27 home runs and 104 RBIs. Perez hit his 250th career home run against the New York Mets and later eclipsed 1,500 hits against the Colorado Rockies.

T he awards keep piling up for Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Pérez. After Bobby won a Gold Glove at shortstop for his defensive prowess, he has been awarded a Silver Slugger Award

The standout seasons of Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and catcher Salvador Perez continue to be rewarded with accomplishments.

Royals SS Bobby Witt Jr. and C Salvador Perez were both awarded with the Silver Slugger Award. This is Witt’s first time receiving the honor and Perez’s fifth. Perez is the ninth player to win at least five Louisville Silver Slugger Awards as a catcher, putting him among a prestigious group.