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Cal Raleigh Breaks Record, Leads Mariners to 10th Win

9/17/2025

Summary

Story summary

On September 16, 2025, Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners hit his 55th and 56th home runs against the Kansas City Royals, breaking Mickey Mantle's record for switch-hitters in a season and tying Ken Griffey Jr.'s franchise record.
Raleigh's first homer traveled 419 feet, and the second reached 425 feet.
He leads MLB with 56 home runs and 118 RBIs, having set the record for most homers by a primary catcher.
The Mariners won 12-5, achieving their 10th consecutive victory.
Raleigh has 11 games left to break the AL record of 62 home runs set by Aaron Judge.

History

Historical Context

Roger Maris set the American League record with 61 home runs in 1961, marking a pivotal moment in baseball's power era. Cal Raleigh's achievement of 56 home runs as a catcher in 2025 underscores the evolution of offensive performance and player specialization in Major League Baseball, reflecting a long-term trend towards power hitting that has become central to modern baseball strategy.

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Story summary

On September 16, 2025, Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners hit his 55th and 56th home runs against the Kansas City Royals, breaking Mickey Mantle's record for switch-hitters in a season and tying Ken Griffey Jr.'s franchise record.
Raleigh's first homer traveled 419 feet, and the second reached 425 feet.
He leads MLB with 56 home runs and 118 RBIs, having set the record for most homers by a primary catcher.
The Mariners won 12-5, achieving their 10th consecutive victory.
Raleigh has 11 games left to break the AL record of 62 home runs set by Aaron Judge.

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