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Cal Raleigh Ties Babe Ruth with 60 Home Runs!

9/27/2025

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Raleigh Breaks Records

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hit his 60th home run on September 24, 2025, tying Babe Ruth's single-season record.
He became the first catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) history to reach 60 in a season.
He surpassed Ken Griffey Jr.'s Seattle franchise record of 57.
Mariners clinched American League West; Raleigh leads the majors in home runs and RBIs.

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Historical Context

Babe Ruth's iconic 60 home runs in 1927 marked a pivotal moment in baseball, establishing a standard for power hitting. This legacy influenced players like Ken Griffey Jr., who hit 57 home runs in 1994. Cal Raleigh's achievement in 2025, tying Ruth's record, underscores the ongoing evolution of offensive talent in Major League Baseball and the lasting impact of Ruth's historic feat.

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Raleigh Breaks Records

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hit his 60th home run on September 24, 2025, tying Babe Ruth's single-season record.
He became the first catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) history to reach 60 in a season.
He surpassed Ken Griffey Jr.'s Seattle franchise record of 57.
Mariners clinched American League West; Raleigh leads the majors in home runs and RBIs.

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