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Venezuelan Catcher Chasing Perez's Dream | Topeka News
When Salvador Perez tied a historic home run record, it didn’t just thrill fans—it moved a young Venezuelan catcher from Kansas, Augusto Mungarrieta, who’s idolized Perez since childhood. Mungarrieta, who caught 60 games and hit 17 homers this season, recalls Perez showing up to one of his early games—a moment that cemented his dream. Away from Venezuela, he battled homesickness, but stayed grounded through teammates and daily calls with his family. Even when a devastating earthquake cut him off from his parents for hours, he knew they were safe. Now, fueled by resilience and inspiration…
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