Had this been any other Royals player, fans might have really been worried.
Sure, there were a few breathless moments Tuesday after Giants catcher Buster Posey fouled off a pitch that hit Royals catcher Salvador Perez in the right hand in the first inning of the All-Star Game in Miami.
A trainer came out to check on Perez, who grimaced. But Perez declared that he would be able to continue.
Here is the play:
Perez has a reputation for being tougher than the average player. Remember that terrible collision with Drew Butera in March during the World Baseball Classic?