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Cal Raleigh Gains Ground on Aaron Judge in Tight AL MVP Race

The Mariners catcher’s record-setting season is intensifying the award conversation by challenging the Yankees slugger’s lead.

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Overview

  • Raleigh leads MLB with 32 home runs and 69 RBIs through 76 games, pacing toward a 67-homer projection that would eclipse the single-season catcher record.
  • His 1.049 OPS and 5.4 fWAR underscore rare power production from behind the plate, highlighting the physical demands he sustains nightly.
  • Judge remains the favorite at –2000 odds to win AL MVP despite a seven-game slump that saw him bat .125 and draw boos from Bronx fans.
  • Insiders such as Ken Rosenthal and Eduardo Perez note that Raleigh’s dual impact as a full-time catcher elevates his value beyond raw numbers.
  • Analysts caution that Seattle’s division lead hinges on Raleigh’s output, contrasting New York’s deeper lineup that can absorb a dip from its star slugger.