Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is rewriting the record books in 2025, and fans are left wondering just how high he can climb as the season heats up.
Raleigh, who signed a $105 million contract extension before the season, is leading all of Major League Baseball with 23 home runs, a feat never before accomplished by a catcher before the end of May in MLB history His offensive outburst has powered the Mariners to the top of the American League West, and his all-around play—including a Platinum Glove and leadership behind the plate—has made him an early MVP candidate.
The numbers are staggering: Raleigh is hitting .364 with a .379 on-base percentage and a .637 slugging percentage, all career highs. He’s started every game this season, either as catcher or designated hitter, and is on pace for a historic.6 WAR season—something no catcher has ever achieved.
Raleigh’s hot streak continued over the weekend, belting home runs in three consecutive games and delivering clutch hits, including a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning against the Twins that secured a 2-1 victory for Seattle His performance earned him the American League Player of the Week award for the first time in his career after he hit six home runs and drove in runs from May 26 to June 1.
Looking ahead, the Mariners’ schedule brings more opportunities for Raleigh to add to his legend. Seattle continues its homestand against the Baltimore Orioles on June,, and, followed by a road trip to face the Los Angeles Angels starting June 6 With Raleigh at the heart of the lineup, every game feels like a must-watch event for Mariners fans and baseball enthusiasts alike.
The question remains: How far can Cal Raleigh take the Mariners this season—and how many more records will fall along the way?
