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Cal Raleigh Breaks Catcher Home Run Record with 49

8/25/2025

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Raleigh Breaks Record

Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners set a new record for home runs by a catcher, hitting 49 on August 24, 2025.
He surpassed Salvador Perez's previous record of 48 home runs.
Raleigh is projected to hit 61 homers this season, with 31 games left.
He achieved 38 homers before the All-Star break and won the Home Run Derby.

Summary

Raleigh Sparks Home Run Race

Cal Raleigh set a record with 49 home runs as a catcher, igniting discussions on the home run race.
Aaron Judge's performance has declined since the All-Star break, raising health concerns and affecting his WAR.
Kyle Schwarber and Shohei Ohtani are projected to surpass 55 home runs, with Schwarber likely to win the NL title.
Rookie Nick Kurtz boasts an OPS over 1.000 but may struggle against left-handed pitchers.

History

Historical Context

In 1977, Reggie Jackson's 32 home runs helped popularize the home run in baseball, a trend that continued with Mark McGwire's record 70 in 1998. This evolution in power hitting is exemplified by Cal Raleigh's recent achievement of 49 home runs as a catcher, indicating a shift in player capabilities and potentially influencing future training and team strategies.

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Raleigh Breaks Record

Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners set a new record for home runs by a catcher, hitting 49 on August 24, 2025.
He surpassed Salvador Perez's previous record of 48 home runs.
Raleigh is projected to hit 61 homers this season, with 31 games left.
He achieved 38 homers before the All-Star break and won the Home Run Derby.

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