Salvador Perez’s parents are Venezuelan by nationality. Who is Salvador’s wife? Let’s learn more about the athlete’s life.

Salvador Perez is a Venezuelan-American baseball player who plays for the Kansas City Royals in the Major League Baseball. Salvador is a seven-time MLB All-Star who even received the World Series Most Valuable Player Award in the 2015 World Series.

He is currently all over the news after he hit 28 homers in the first round during his home derby debut.

Salvador Perez Parents Nationality

Salvador Perez’s parents are Venezuelan, however, very limited information is available about them.

His mother is Yilda Diaz, whereas his father has been MIA since he abandoned the family when Perez was only four years old. Salvador Perez was born in Valcencia, Carabobo, Venezuala.

Salvador lived with her mom until he was eight years old, after which the family of two relocated to live with Salvador’s grandmother, Carmen de Diaz. Thus, Salvador was quite close with his grandmother.

Salvador Perez is the only son of Yilda Diaz and thus, doesn’t have any siblings.

Salvador’s mother, Yilda, supported the family by selling homemade cakes and lasanga. Yilda Diaz looked after Perez and enrolled him in a baseball school in Valencia. This is where Perez obtained his interest in baseball and honed his abilities.

Salvador Perez is now married to Maria Gabriela and has two sons; Salvador Jr and Johan Salvador Perez.

Who Is Salvador Perez Girlfriend Or Wife?

Salvador Perez’s wife is  Maria Gabriela. 

The two got married in October, 2018 after he was named the World Series MVP. The couple has two sons named Salvador Jr. and Johan Slavador Perez.

Not much information is available on Salvador’s wife as she likes to lead a quiet and private life. She can be found on Instagram under the username @gabyj12_ but the account is private.

It seems the athlete likes to keep quiet about his personal life as he tends to keep his wife and kids away from public scrutiny.

Salvador Perez Age And Height

Salvador Perez’s age is 31 years.

The athlete was born on May 10, 1990, in Valencia, Venezuela. He chooses to celebrate his birthday with his loved ones.

Salvador Perez is a tall individual with a height of 6 feet and 3 inches. He weighs about 230 lbs but his weight continues to fluctuate depending on the schedule of his games.

Salvador Perez Salary and Net Worth

Salvador Perez earns a hefty base salary of $13 million during his time with the Kansas City Royals. 

Perez signed with the team for a four-year contract for a whopping $82 million. It is known that Perez will earn $18 million in 2022, $22 million by 2025.

The current net worth of Salvador Perez lies at $17 million from his contract with the Kansas City Royals and other ventures.