SEATTLE — The MLB community just witnessed an incredible performance: Seattle Mariners’ Cal Raleigh completed a historic 2025 season, becoming the first catcher in baseball history to record 60 home runs in a season. Not only did Raleigh set a record for the catcher position, he also held the single season home run record for switch-hitters, marking his place in MLB history.
Raleigh’s power didn’t stop at his monstrous home runs. He contributed 125 RBIs and posted an OPS of nearly .950, making him one of the top hitters in offensive production. Modern stats also prove this wasn’t a fluke: with a hard-hit rate of nearly 50% and high xwOBA and wOBA figures, Raleigh proved to be a well-rounded phenomenon, combining power, technique, and consistency.
“I can’t describe the feeling,” Raleigh said after the game that helped the Mariners win the AL West, their first title since 2001. “Everything happened thanks to the great support of my teammates and the coaching staff. I just did my best on the field.”
Thanks to Raleigh’s outstanding performance, the Mariners won the AL West title, ending a nearly 25-year wait. This was the first time since 2001 that the team returned to the top of the conference, and Raleigh was the star who brought the Mariners back to the spotlight. Fans could hardly believe their eyes when they saw a catcher who not only played well defensively but also dominated offensively.
Raleigh’s stats left MLB experts in awe. The 60 home runs alone was a record for a catcher; Add in his game-changing performance, drive-in runs, and impact on the field, and analysts say Raleigh is having one of the greatest seasons of all time for a catcher.
One MLB expert said: “Cal Raleigh not only changed the Mariners’ fortunes, but also rewrote the history books for the catcher position. This is a performance that fans will talk about for decades to come.”
With this form, all eyes are on Raleigh and the Mariners heading into the 2025 postseason. If he can maintain his current level of offense and impact, this season could very well be one of the best in MLB history for a catcher, on par with legends like Mike Piazza or Ivan Rodriguez.
“The goal now is the playoffs,” Raleigh emphasized. “Every record is something to be proud of, but I want to help the Mariners go far.”
Mariners fans across the country are holding their breath to see if a historic season can turn into a legendary postseason run, where Cal Raleigh is not only a name in the record books, but also an icon leading the team to its highest glory.
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