And with that Raleigh now holds the MLB single-season record for most first-half home runs by a catcher. You'll note it was also a clutch homer, as Raleigh's second of the day turned 4-4- tie into a 6-4 Mariners lead in the late innings. That lead grew. Raleigh also added a single and a walk and drove in three.

MLB Makes Historic Cal Raleigh Announcement During Mariners-Cubs Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It's no secret that Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has been on a historic tear this season. Prior to 2025, his season high in home runs was 34...over a 153 game span.

With his 29th home run of the season Friday, Seattle Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh has hit the most homers by a catcher before the All-Star break in MLB history.