Cal Raleigh Makes History with 60 Home Runs
In a night to remember, Cal Raleigh etched his name in golden letters in the annals of Major League Baseball. The Mariners catcher hit his 60th home run of the season, a milestone that makes him the first catcher to reach that figure and only the seventh player in history to achieve it.
Raleigh’s initial hit was a massive 438-foot home run that landed on the upper floor of the right field at T-Mobile Park, marking his forty-ninth home run of the season. Later, he sent the ball out of the park again, sealing a historic day with two home runs and reaching the emblematic figure of 60.
With this feat, Raleigh joins a list of legends that includes names like Sammy Sosa, Mark McGwire, Barry Bonds, Roger Maris, Babe Ruth, and Aaron Judge.
The Mariners’ catcher is not only having a season to remember, but has also set multiple records:
- Most home runs in a season for Seattle, surpassing Ken Griffey Jr.’s 57.
- Most for a switch hitter, leaving behind Mickey Mantle’s 54 in 1961.
- Most home runs for a catcher, surpassing Salvador Pérez’s 48 in 2021.
In the same first inning, Seattle’s offense demonstrated its power with three home runs: Julio Rodríguez hit his number 32 of the year (tying his personal best), and Jorge Polanco hit number 25, giving the Mariners an early lead against the Rockies. Raleigh also added a two-run double in his second at-bat, solidifying his role as the team’s offensive engine.
MLB’s Twitter post showed Cal Raleigh’s achievement.
Cal. Raleigh. 60.
