Royals C Salvador Perez receives Roberto Clemente Award

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Kansas City Royals All-Star catcher Salvador Perez was named the 2024 recipient of the Roberto Clemente Award on Monday.

The award is given to the Major League Baseball player who "best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual's contribution to his team."

Perez, the first-ever member of the Royals to receive the honor, will be pres