Seattle Mariners Cal Raleigh Sets MLB Catcher Home Run Record with 49

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh set a new MLB record for the most home runs in a single season by a catcher, hitting his 49th home run to surpass the previous mark of 48 set by Salvador Perez in 2021. Raleigh, a switch-hitter, also broke the record for most multi-home run games by a switch-hitter, previously held by Mickey Mantle, and passed Ken Griffey Jr. for the most multi-HR games by a Mariners player in a season. His historic performance includes winning the Home Run Derby as the first catcher and switch-hitter to do so, and he is closing in on Mantle's record for most home runs in a single season by a switch-hitter. Raleigh's achievements have made him a leading candidate for the American League MVP award, and his offensive contributions are significant in the Mariners' pursuit of a postseason spot. Beyond home runs, he boasts a solid .246 batting average, a .944 OPS, 106 RBIs, 85 runs scored, and a career-high 14 stolen bases, demonstrating his all-around impact. Raleigh’s record-breaking season highlights his rise from a second-round draft pick and Arkansas Travelers alum to one of baseball's premier players.