SALVADOR PEREZ Leadership Beyond Language; an MLB Captain; Royal Blood | Ep13

World Series Champion catcher, and beloved KC Royal, Salvador Perez, known affectionately as “Salvy”, joins the Diggin' Deep Podcast with former teammates Eric Hosmer & Anthony Seratelli, along with Process & Development Coach, Justin Su’a and 12-year MLB veteran pitcher, Peter Moylan. Salvy provides a heartfelt and genuine look into the life and challenges of a Major League Baseball catcher. The conversation picks up with light-hearted banter that shows the long-standing friendship Eric Hosmer has kept with his World Series teammate; a bond so strong he refers to Salvy as his brother. Salvy’s easy-going nature shines through, which belies the depth of his experience and the respect he commands on and off the field. This conversation reveals not just his journey but the personal connections and friendships he's developed throughout his career, emphasizing the importance of relationships in a competitive sport.
Salvy humbly discusses being a team leader, sharing candid anecdotes about his role as a captain; including the moment Mike Sweeney surprised him in a team meeting with a “C” for captain on his jersey, even after Salvy expressed his respectful declination to publicly display such an honor, out of the humbleness in his heart. He talks about the responsibilities of guiding younger players and how he balances respect and authority without distancing himself. This part of the discussion provides an inside look at the dynamics of a clubhouse and the leadership qualities that are valued in sports. It’s an insightful peek into how a seasoned player like Salvy views his role and his impact on team morale and performance.
The episode explores Salvy’s personal growth and the cultural challenges he faced arriving in the U.S. from Venezuela at a young age. He talks about the initial difficulties in communication and how he overcame these barriers, eventually becoming a pivotal figure not only within his team but also in the Kansas City community. His story is a testament to the resilience and adaptability required to succeed in MLB, making it a compelling listen for fans and aspiring athletes alike. This narrative arc from a young, hopeful immigrant to a seasoned Major League Baseball team captain offers a profound commentary on the American Dream as lived in the world of professional sports.
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[@JG-xf3we]

🫡 Salute to the Captain! Love seeing Salvy and Hoz back together and hearing their stories. Salvy a KC Living Legend. Next, we need Moose, Gordo and LoCain! Lets keep Diggjn Deep rolling. Love this Hoz.

[@DigginDeepPodcast]

This Salvy episode was special! Your view, comments, shares, and subscribes will keep us going, thank you for the support! We have the Moose episode dropping up in a few weeks!

[@MetallicaFan5591]

@@DigginDeepPodcast🔥🔥🔥 YES

[@infinitedraught1336]

Man, I love Salvy. He's been everything to my kids that George Brett was to me growing up. It's awesome to see, and he truly loves this city which makes me smile! H'e a true captain and leader and rock for this young group that is coming into their own and I'm here to see it!

[@DigginDeepPodcast]

Well said and so true! Salvy is a great guy for your kids to watch play 💙 thanks for watching

[@brmhandle]

Sal spans so many eras of Royals baseball. The early years of Dayton Moore's "The Process", the mid-2010s mini dynasty, the Dayton Moore downfall and a new winning era with Bobby Witt Jr., he literally transcends the franchise.

[@JamMyBacon]

KC Loves you Salvy! Any respectable citizen would know how much you mean to us. Thanks for always having a smile on your face, thanks for all the home runs this year sir.

[@ChristinaMaxwell-lx2ip]

These guys made watching baseball so much fun, their team chemistry was so infectious. Evidenced by the Championship parade, I came in from Denver for that and it was one of my most favorite days ever. The Chiefs parades have been amazing, but that 2015 Royals parade was INCREDIBLE. 30-years of pent up celebrations came screaming out. 💙💙💙 #RaisedRoyal

[@twoLstwoTs]

salvy's mere existence makes me smile so much...love the pod boys💙

[@DigginDeepPodcast]

😁 thank you!

[@Jake-jg8pw]

2 of the best royals of all time on one podcast how can i not watch

[@DigginDeepPodcast]

💪💪

[@OfficalGershquake]

This is every royals fans dream podcast

[@DigginDeepPodcast]

we've got another fun Royals teammate coming up soon...

[@freddygraffam6463]

Can’t wait!

[@MetallicaFan5591]

As a lifetime royals fan, this was the greatest podcast episode ever. Thank you Eric and the crew for setting this amazing interview up with Salvy. Love you all! 👑 LETS GO ROYALS!!!! 👏👏-👏👏👏

[@DigginDeepPodcast]

thank you! #foreverroyal

[@turnoalbate1]

Salvador is proud of himself and I am proud of him, of his perseverance, work and passion for what he does💛💙♥️✨. Wonderful conversation

[@hbn232]

Lets goooo i love seeing latin players speak English its not easy learning a second language and I admire the dedication to want to learn.

[@DigginDeepPodcast]

Great point!! Salvy did an awesome job. Mucho respeto!!

[@custommademusicmag]

Been waiting for this one. My favorite player of the modern era. Thanks for putting this together.

[@DigginDeepPodcast]

Glad you enjoyed, Salvy was so much fun to dig with!

[@caseyfenscke5895]

Loved this 👏🏻. Always had a lot of respect for Perez as a player but as a person he is even better. Amazing show

[@Maru-xb4ry]

Let's go KC I'm so happy Salvy has been playing this well. Sad to part ways with Witt bands, Michael A Taylor, Eddie olives and especially Grienke. We've got a beautiful trade deadline coming thnx to you Captain ❤ forever Royal 💙

[@jonathon2172]

He's the captain for so many reasons, we're blessed to have Perez

[@raymondalaweneh2358]

Underrated asf

[@jonathon2172]

Beautiful stuff! Congrats for tearing the seams off the ball

[@glucosaminecondroitan9135]

Salvy is freaking awesome.

[@JohnCoctoasten85]

Love Salvy. Great episode. #foreveroyal

[@DigginDeepPodcast]

🙌 he's the best 💙

[@ryanpowell4695]

Salvador Perez will always be El Capitan of KC

[@kamidarnell6712]

This video is a dream come true - hanging with these Royals legends, hearing them talk about the game then, now, and the future. Thank you Hoz! I always wanted you to be mic'd up at first base - seemed like you were always hosting your own talk show with the guy on base, and I wanted to know what you were smiling, laughing, and talking about. I'm locked in to these podcasts!

[@DigginDeepPodcast]

Thanks for supporting the pod! 🙏

[@freddygraffam6463]

Love everything that this podcast is doing. The love for baseball is palpable. The personalities make this all the better. Thank you guys for bringing us this amazing content.

[@DigginDeepPodcast]

Thanks for watching and supporting 🙏

[@joshbodenhamer8737]

What a great conversation on framing pitches and that little bit about the automated strikezone was 100% correct. Go Royals! The team is having a season as good as this podcast, and so fun to watch!!

[@DigginDeepPodcast]

💙 🩵

[@Maru-xb4ry]

Let's go Salvy 😎 salute

[@paranoidpersonality]

u guys are killing it

[@DigginDeepPodcast]

thank you! 💙

[@JonathonLonga]

Great work!

[@matthewhamilton7184]

Salvy is such a stud.

[@chuckphilpott3423]

My favorite MLB catcher in my lifetime

[@DigginDeepPodcast]

the best!

[@braydenpresley1437]

THE MAN THE MYTH THE ROYALS LEGEND

[@quinschnieders4072]

Salvy on the Kansas City Mount Rushmore. I would die for him

[@HuskerIsNumberOne]

Great video, guys! I hope you guys get a chance to interview Alex Gordon at some point. I followed his whole career from the time he was in high school, Legion ball, college and the pro level.

[@DigginDeepPodcast]

Working on Gordo!

[@ebscoHOSTpub]

El Capitan! He is an arepa Terminator.

[@DigginDeepPodcast]

Sí es verdad 💙 😂

[@Kyle36147]

Sal’s English is impressive! His accent is a little thick, but man learning a second language is TOUGH! Took 3 semesters of Spanish in college and don’t speak a word more of Spanish than when I started. Major respect 🫡

[@ajsmodernandretrogames8523]

He's Venezuelan, those accents are NOTORIOUS for just not going away, it's up there with Russian. You can live somewhere else for 30 years and never have that accent go away

[@DigginDeepPodcast]

So much respect for Salvy on and off the field. He's truly a legend!

[@willcorker763]

Go listen to the interview with him after the wild card game. You can understand him so much more 10 years later. He's done a tremendous job

[@edgardoguevara919]

Venezuela in da house 🇻🇪🇻🇪🇻🇪🇻🇪

[@DigginDeepPodcast]

esooooo

[@joeandassociatesinc2650]

We used to scream "Jesus Hosmer Christ" and "Daddy Salvy" From 2013-2015 Actually got me detained.lol😅

[@DigginDeepPodcast]

Amen!

[@jonathandiazepam2162]

Naw we want to see the roots bring Fitz-Gerald on

[@woodchucknation]

Thank you Hoz, framing is not a skill.