Mariners' Cal Raleigh Breaks Mantle, Ties Griffey Jr. With 56 Home Runs

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has made history in the 2025 MLB season by hitting his 55th and 56th home runs in a game against the Kansas City Royals, surpassing Mickey Mantle's 1961 record for the most home runs by a switch-hitter in a single season. These two home runs also tied him with Ken Griffey Jr. for the most home runs in a single Mariners season, a record Griffey set in 1997 and matched in 1998. Raleigh's performance has been remarkable, including winning the 2025 Home Run Derby and leading the home run charts by a significant margin. His achievements have earned standing ovations from fans and he has set a new MLB record for the number of multi-homer games by a catcher in a single season. With the season still ongoing, Raleigh is poised to challenge Team USA captain Aaron Judge's American League single-season home run record of 62. The Mariners continue to lead the American League West division, with Raleigh's contributions playing a key role in their success.