MLB Makes Historic Cal Raleigh Announcement During Mariners-Cubs Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It's no secret that Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has been on a historic tear this season. Prior to 2025, his season high in home runs was 34...over a 153 game span.

The Mariners Platinum Glove-winning catcher passed Hall of Famer Johnny Bench in an incredible statistic with his two-home run performance Friday.

Cal Raleigh broke Johnny Bench’s record for home runs by a catcher before the All-Star break, hitting his major league-leading 28th and 29th in the Seattle Mariners’ 9-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday.