Baseball’s typical No. 2 hitter possesses superb bat control, can move the leadoff hitter over and is typically a good bunter.
Salvador Perez is some of that but otherwise breaks the mold. He’s scheduled to hit second for the first time in his career when the Royals meet the Mariners on Sunday. Game time is 1:15 p.m.
Perez is the designated hitter, with Drew Butera catching.
“We’re just getting through today,” Royals manager Ned Yost said. “Salvy in the two … yesterday was so hot and humid I knew Salvy couldn’t catch, but he’s been swinging the bat really well.