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Cal Raleigh hits his 48th, 49th homers to set MLB season mark for catchers, passing Salvador Perez

Bellingham, WASports

Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners made history on Sunday by hitting his 48th and 49th home runs, setting a new single-season record for catchers in Major League Baseball. His performance against the Athletics led the Mariners to an 11-4 victory and drew "MVP" chants from a crowd of 37,550. Raleigh's achievement surpasses Salvador Perez's previous record of 48 home runs set in 2021. Additionally, he broke the record for most multi-home run games by a switch-hitter in a season, with nine games this year. Raleigh expressed gratitude for the home crowd's support, calling it a "really cool moment.

" Manager Dan Wilson highlighted the historical magnitude of Raleigh's feat, indicating that it sets a new benchmark in the sport. With 31 games left in the season, Raleigh is positioned to challenge Ken Griffey Jr. 's franchise record of 56 home runs. He currently has 104 RBIs, making him the first catcher with consecutive 100-RBI seasons since Mike Piazza.

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