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Cal Raleigh Ties Mantle, Eyes Griffey's Home Run Record

9/15/2025

Summary

Story summary

Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners tied Mickey Mantle's record with his 54th home run on September 14, 2025, against the Los Angeles Angels, giving his team a 2-0 lead.
He set a new record for most home runs by a primary catcher in a season with 43.
Raleigh, with 12 games remaining, is two homers shy of Ken Griffey Jr.'s franchise record of 56.
He previously hit 34 homers in a season and signed a six-year, $105 million contract extension before this season.
Raleigh earned his first All-Star selection and won the Home Run Derby this year.

History

Historical Context

Roger Maris set a record with 61 home runs in 1961, marking a pivotal moment in Major League Baseball's history and sparking competition among power hitters. Cal Raleigh's achievement of 54 home runs as a catcher in 2025 reflects the evolution of offensive capabilities and player roles, underscoring the increasing significance of power hitters in modern baseball dynamics and contract negotiations.

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Story summary

Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners tied Mickey Mantle's record with his 54th home run on September 14, 2025, against the Los Angeles Angels, giving his team a 2-0 lead.
He set a new record for most home runs by a primary catcher in a season with 43.
Raleigh, with 12 games remaining, is two homers shy of Ken Griffey Jr.'s franchise record of 56.
He previously hit 34 homers in a season and signed a six-year, $105 million contract extension before this season.
Raleigh earned his first All-Star selection and won the Home Run Derby this year.

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