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Cal Raleigh Tops Johnny Bench’s Pre–All-Star Break Catcher Home Run Mark

He reached 29 homers in just 73 games—14 fewer than Bench—as Seattle readies Emerson Hancock for Saturday’s rematch at Wrigley Field

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Jun 20, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Cal Raleigh hit his 28th and 29th home runs in Friday’s 9-4 victory over the Cubs to surpass Johnny Bench’s 1970 record for a catcher before the All-Star break.
  • He reached the milestone in 73 games, eclipsing Bench’s pace by 14 contests.
  • Raleigh’s 29 homers lead all of MLB and he is tied with Pete Alonso for the RBI lead at 63.
  • The 28-year-old is on track for 63 home runs this season, a total that would break Salvador Perez’s single-season record for a primary catcher.
  • Seattle will send Emerson Hancock to the mound against Chicago rookie Cade Horton in Saturday’s series opener at Wrigley Field.