BREAKING: Seattle Mariners’ star catcher Cal Raleigh has just hit his MLB-leading 58th home run on Sunday night, a powerful two-run blast in the second inning against the Houston Astros. This explosive hit comes mere hours after he made history by surpassing Ken Griffey Jr. for the franchise’s single-season home run record with his 57th homer.
The Mariners were already commanding a 5-0 lead after a grand slam from teammate J.P. Crawford earlier in the inning when Raleigh connected off pitcher Jason Alexander. The home run, struck from the left side, soared into right field, further extending Seattle’s lead.
This remarkable achievement not only solidifies Raleigh’s position atop the MLB home run leaderboard but also marks a significant milestone in baseball history. He has now surpassed Mickey Mantle’s long-standing record of 54 home runs by a switch-hitter, a record that had stood since 1961. Additionally, Raleigh has set the new MLB record for home runs by a catcher in a single season, breaking the previous record of 48 held by Salvador Perez in 2021.
As of now, Raleigh holds a commanding lead in the race for the home run title, sitting five homers ahead of leading players Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies, both tied with 53 home runs.
This electrifying performance has fans buzzing and raises the question: Can Raleigh reach the coveted 60 home runs mark this season? As the season progresses, all eyes will be on the Mariners’ superstar as he chases this historic milestone.
With each game, Raleigh is not just rewriting the Mariners’ record books; he is also capturing the hearts of fans everywhere, reminding us of the thrilling unpredictability of sports. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as Raleigh aims for even greater heights.
