The Venezuelan receiver Salvador Perez once again demonstrated that the title of the World Baseball Classic 2026 It is not just a sporting feat, but an eternal moment in your life.
The captain of the national team Venezuela decided to immortalize the conquest with a champion trophy and medal tattooaccompanied by a phrase that summarizes the feeling of an entire country:
“Being world champion is forever.”
A tattoo full of history and pride
The tattoo was done by Venezuelan artist Luis Gil, who shared the process on social networks. Gil is not unknown in the Venezuelan captain’s entourage: he has been responsible for a large part of Pérez’s tattoos throughout his career.
In his post, the tattoo artist wrote:
“Being world champion is forever… This is history in the flesh.”
A relationship of trust: Luis Gil and the stars of MLB
Luis Gil has established himself as one of the favorite tattoo artists of Venezuelan baseball players. In addition to working with Salvador Pérez, he has also left his mark on figures such as:
Ronald Acuña Jr.
Gleyber Torres
He was even in charge of the tattoo that Pérez received after his participation in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game, reaffirming a relationship of trust that goes beyond the artistic.
The skin of a champion: a career full of achievements
The new tattoo joins a collection that chronicles the career of one of the great icons of Venezuelan baseball.
Among the achievements that Salvador Pérez already has under his belt are:
World Series Champion with the Kansas City Royals (2015)
2015 World Series MVP
9 selections to the MLB All-Star Game
5 Golden Gloves
Multiple Silver Bats
Now, he adds the greatest collective achievement of his career: being world champion with Venezuela in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
A symbol of the union of a country
Beyond sports, the tattoo represents the impact that this title had for Venezuela. The team managed to unite an entire country and consolidate itself as a power in international baseball.
As captain, Salvador Pérez was one of the key figures both on and off the field, leading a team that made history.
