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Cal Raleigh Hits 55th Home Run to Break Mickey Mantle’s Switch-Hitting Record

The Mariners catcher now holds the single-season mark for switch-hitters, putting him within reach of Ken Griffey Jr.’s franchise record.

Sep 14, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) is greeted in the dugout after hitting a two-run home against the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: John Froschauer-Imagn Images/File Photo
Sep 13, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) is hit by a pitch during the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Seattle slugger Cal Raleigh, at right holding trident, is congratulated by teammates in the dugout in the third inning at Kansas City after hitting a 55th home run this season to break Mickey Mantle's record for one-season homers by a switch-hitter

Overview

  • Raleigh’s record-setter came in the third inning at Kauffman Stadium on a 1-1 pitch from Michael Wacha, traveling 419 feet to right field.
  • The blast made Raleigh the MLB leader in home runs this season.
  • He is one shy of the Mariners’ single-season record of 56 set and later matched by Ken Griffey Jr.
  • Raleigh tied Mantle’s previous mark at 54 with a first-inning homer on Sept. 14 against the Angels in Seattle.
  • He has already surpassed catcher-specific milestones, breaking Salvador Pérez’s single-season total and Javy López’s record for homers while playing catcher.