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Cal Raleigh Hits 60th Home Run, First Catcher Ever to Reach the Mark

Four games remain for a push at Aaron Judge’s AL mark of 62.

Overview

  • Raleigh hammered Nos. 59 and 60 in a 9-2 win over the Rockies at T-Mobile Park.
  • The victory clinched the Mariners’ first AL West title since 2001 and kept them one game behind the Yankees for the AL’s top seed.
  • His 60 homers tie for ninth on the single-season list and leave him two shy of Judge’s American League record of 62 with four games left.
  • Despite the milestone, Aaron Judge remains widely viewed as the AL MVP favorite based on broader season metrics.
  • A fan handed the 60th home run ball to a child in a viral moment, and Ken Goldin estimated it could be worth up to about $250,000 if the season ends with Raleigh at 60.