SEATTLE — The earthquake has just broken out in Major League Baseball! The Sporting News has officially announced: Seattle Mariners starting catcher Cal Raleigh has been named the 2025 MLB Player of the Year — the ultimate honor given to the player with the most comprehensive and impactful performance of the season.
“I never thought this moment would come,” an emotional Raleigh said during the announcement ceremony. “I just tried to go out there and fight every day for my teammates, for the city of Seattle. Now, to be named MLB’s best player… it’s unbelievable.”
And as it turns out, there’s no one more deserving. Cal Raleigh’s 2025 season was a mixture of power, presence, and leadership. With more than 35 home runs, 100 RBIs, and countless key plays behind home plate, Raleigh was more than just the Mariners’ heart—he was their soul, the one guiding Seattle deep into a fierce postseason run.
Born in North Carolina, Cal Raleigh’s heart now belongs to Seattle. He has become the face of a generation of young, hungry players who carried the Mariners through a “21-year playoff dark period” with nothing but steely will and unwavering determination.
“Cal doesn’t say much, but his actions resonate,” said head coach Scott Servais. “When the team needs a big hit, he’s there. When the spirit is down, he’s the one who lifts everyone up.”
No one forgets Raleigh’s home run in August — the one that sent T-Mobile Park into a frenzy of applause and became known as the “Big Dumper!” It wasn’t just a run, it was a declaration: Seattle was back, and Cal Raleigh was the symbol of that belief.
MLB analysts have called Raleigh “one of the most complete catchers of this generation,” as he combines offensive power with pitching ability with perfection. At 28, Raleigh has become a locker-room leader who sees the way and carries the team forward.
The Sporting News’ “MLB Player of the Year” award is more than just a personal honor — it’s a gift to Seattle, whose fans have waited for decades to see their team land a national superstar.
“This is a city win,” Raleigh said, tears welling up in his eyes. “I’m just lucky to be represented. Every swing I make is for the people who believed in me even through the toughest years.”
When the lights of T-Mobile Park illuminated Raleigh’s glass facade during the awards night, there was no doubt: Seattle had found its hero. And with the Most Valuable Player of the Year award in hand, Cal Raleigh is now more than just a player — he’s a symbol of the Mariners spirit: strong, resilient, and never giving up.
🏆 Cal Raleigh – MLB Player of the Year 2025. A name, a symbol, and a new chapter for the Seattle Mariners.
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