Overview

• On Aug. 17 at Bowman Field, Raleigh hit his 47th homer of the season to extend his major-league lead.
• The two-run blast raised his RBI total to 102, making him the first catcher with back-to-back 100-RBI seasons since Mike Piazza.
• With 47 homers, he sits one shy of Salvador Pérez’s single-season catcher record of 48.
• In Williamsport, Raleigh wore a custom chest protector featuring teammates as Little Leaguers; he also signed a fan’s toilet seat to amplify his “Big Dumper” persona.
• His historic power surge has bolstered Seattle’s AL West campaign; his performance also strengthens his AL MVP candidacy.