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Catcher Crushes Records: Cal Raleigh Becomes First to Hit 50 HRs in a Season
26 Aug
Summary
- Mariners star Cal Raleigh hits 50th home run of the season
- First catcher in MLB history to reach 50 home runs in a single season
- Second Mariners player to hit 50+ homers, joining Ken Griffey Jr.

In a remarkable display of power, Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has etched his name in the record books. On Monday, August 25th, 2025, Raleigh hit his 50th home run of the season, making him the first catcher in Major League Baseball history to reach that milestone.
Raleigh's historic blast came in the first inning of Seattle's home matchup against the San Diego Padres. With this achievement, the Mariners star has not only set a new standard for catchers, but he has also joined an elite group of players in Mariners franchise history. Raleigh is now the second player to hit at least 50 home runs in a single season, with the other being the legendary Ken Griffey Jr.
Furthermore, Raleigh is one of only two switch-hitters in MLB history to hit 50 home runs in a season, with the other being New York Yankees icon Mickey Mantle, who accomplished the feat twice. Raleigh's remarkable power display has cemented his place among the game's greatest sluggers, and his achievement is sure to be celebrated by Mariners fans and baseball enthusiasts alike.