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Cal Raleigh Sets Catcher Record with 50th Home Run

8/28/2025

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Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners hit his 50th home run on August 27, 2025, setting a new MLB record for catchers.
He surpassed Salvador Perez's record of 48 home runs and is pursuing Mickey Mantle's switch-hitter record.
Raleigh's achievements have strengthened his MVP candidacy, with analysts favoring him over Aaron Judge.
The Mariners are in playoff contention, and Raleigh's season is changing expectations for catchers in baseball.

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Story summary

Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners hit his 50th home run on August 27, 2025, setting a new MLB record for catchers.
He surpassed Salvador Perez's record of 48 home runs and is pursuing Mickey Mantle's switch-hitter record.
Raleigh's achievements have strengthened his MVP candidacy, with analysts favoring him over Aaron Judge.
The Mariners are in playoff contention, and Raleigh's season is changing expectations for catchers in baseball.