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Raleigh hits 48th, 49th HRs to set catcher record

created: Aug. 25, 2025, 11:31 a.m. | updated: Aug. 25, 2025, 3:38 p.m.

Open Extended ReactionsSEATTLE -- Cal Raleigh had so much adrenaline pumping, he couldn't even hear a crowd of 37,550 chanting "MVP!" After hitting his second home run, which set the watermark for backstops, Raleigh exited the Mariners dugout to doff his helmet. Most HR in season by primary catcher* With two home runs Sunday to give him 49 on the season, Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh has set the major league record for most home runs in a season by a catcher. Should he continue at his powerful pace, Raleigh could become the first American League catcher to lead the major leagues outright in home runs. But on Sunday, Raleigh stood alone when it came to major league catching royalty with one counting stat.

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