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Plate discipline atop Perez's to-do list

SURPRISE, Ariz. -- What could Royals catcher Salvador Perez possibly do to top his 2015 season?

After all, Perez was an All-Star. Again. He won a Gold Glove. Again. He hit a career-high 21 homers, which also set a single-season franchise record for a catcher.

Oh, and let's not forget that Perez is the reigning World Series Most Valuable Player.

"But really," Perez said, "I can get better."

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The one area Perez, 25, wants to improve upon is plate discipline. He has been known throughout his career as a free swinger, drawing 75 walks in 2,148 career plate appearances.