Seattle Mariners Catcher Cal Raleigh continued his MVP-worthy season on Sunday afternoon through his 49th home run of the season in Club. It not only helped him to keep his Major League lead, but it also broke an MLB record for most home runs in a season through a primary catcher.
He breaks the goal that was previously set by Kansas City Royals Catcher Salvador Perez during the 2021 season.
Here is a look at Raleigh’s record -breaking home run.
In addition to setting the single-season home runs through a catcher, he is also a striking distance from Mickey Mantle’s Single-Season Record for most home runs by a Switch-Hitter.
Mantle hit 54 home runs during the 1961 season, and Raleigh is now also coming in.
When you combine Raleigh’s strength and historical pace, along with the fact that he is an excellent defensive player in one of the most important positions on the field, it is becoming increasingly difficult to keep him out of the first place for the American League MVP.
The Outfielder of the New York Yankees Aaron Judge has been there for him most of the season, but his recent injury, combined with the Dia of the Yankees in the rankings, can remove part of his MVP momentum. Especially if you take into account positional value and defensive performance, where Raleigh has a considerable advantage this season.
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