Cal Raleigh didn’t just bend the curve — he shattered it. With 60 home runs in 2025, the Seattle Mariners backstop became the first catcher in MLB history to reach that milestone, rewriting record books and changing expectations for the position.

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2025 home runs: 60 ·
Career home runs: 151 ·
2024 home runs: 34 ·
2023 home runs: 30 ·
2022 home runs: 27 ·
Age: 29

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
  • Raleigh hit 60 home runs in 2025, the most ever by a catcher (Britannica)
  • He broke Ken Griffey Jr.’s Mariners single-season record of 56 HR (Britannica)
  • 93 home runs in first four seasons (2022-2025) topped Mike Piazza’s 92 (MLB.com)
  • 55th home run broke Mickey Mantle’s switch‑hitter record of 54 (ESPN)
2What’s unclear
  • Whether Raleigh can sustain a 60‑HR pace over multiple seasons
  • How the 2026 season will unfold with a new pitching staff and potential adjustments
  • Long‑term durability at catcher while maintaining elite power
3Timeline signal
  • Aug. 24, 2025: ties Salvador Pérez’s catcher record with 48th HR (FOX Sports)
  • Aug. 25, 2025: hits 49th and 50th HR (ESPN)
  • Late 2025: reaches 60 HR, 7th player ever to do so (Britannica)
4What’s next
  • Entering 2026 as the reigning home‑run king among active catchers
  • Expected to anchor the middle of the Mariners lineup
  • Potential Hall of Fame trajectory if he sustains production

The table below captures the key numbers in Raleigh’s power surge — each season brought a clear step forward, with the 2025 explosion standing apart.

Season Home runs Notes
2022 27 Rookie season (ESPN)
2023 30 Established as top power catcher (ESPN)
2024 34 Solid campaign (ESPN)
2025 60 Historic season, set catcher record (Britannica)
Career 151 27+30+34+60 (ESPN)
Age 29 (born Nov. 28, 1996)
Position Catcher (Seattle Mariners)

The implication: Raleigh’s year-over-year growth curve suggests his 2025 explosion was no fluke but the culmination of a deliberate power climb.

How Many Home Runs Does Cal Raleigh Have Now?

Current 2025 season home run total

  • Raleigh finished the 2025 season with 60 home runs, as confirmed by Britannica.
  • He entered September with 55 HR, then added 5 more in the final weeks (ESPN).

Career home run total for Cal Raleigh

  • From 2022 through 2025, Raleigh has 151 career home runs (27+30+34+60).
  • His first four seasons produced 93 HR, the most by a catcher in that span, beating Mike Piazza’s 92 (MLB.com).

The pattern is clear: each year Raleigh has increased his total, culminating in the historic 2025 campaign. The implication for Seattle is that they have a catcher producing at a level rarely seen in the game.

How Many Career Home Runs Is Cal Raleigh On Pace For?

Projection based on current pace

  • If Raleigh maintains a 40‑HR average over the next five seasons, he would reach roughly 350 career home runs by age 34.
  • In 2025 his pace was 60 HR; even a conservative projection places him among the all‑time greats at the position (ESPN).

Historical context for catchers

  • No catcher has ever hit 40+ HR in a season as many times as Raleigh could if he sustains his current pace.
  • Only eight catchers have hit 40+ HR in a season; Raleigh’s 60 is the new high‑water mark (FOX Sports).
Why this matters

For Mariners fans, Raleigh’s bat gives the team a middle‑of‑the‑order threat at a position that historically offers little power. If he stays healthy, Seattle could have a first‑ballot Hall of Fame candidate behind the plate.

Can Cal Raleigh Break the Home Run Record?

Single‑season catcher home run record

  • Raleigh broke Salvador Pérez’s record of 48 on August 24, 2025 (ESPN).
  • He finished with 60, far beyond the previous catcher mark (Britannica).

All‑time home run record feasibility

  • The all‑time single‑season record is 73 (Barry Bonds, 2001) and the career record is 762 (Bonds).
  • Raleigh is unlikely to chase the career record given his position and age, but his peak season already ranks among the top 10 in MLB history.

The trade‑off: A catcher’s workload limits playing time, but Raleigh proved that even at the most demanding position, a 60‑HR season is achievable. The catch for pitchers: There is no safe place to throw to him.

Does Cal Raleigh Have 50 Home Runs?

50‑homer season achievement

  • Raleigh reached 50 home runs on August 25, 2025 against the Padres (ESPN).
  • He is the first catcher in history to have a 50‑HR season (MLB.com).

Historical significance

  • Prior to 2025, the only players with 50+ HR in a season were outfielders, first basemen, and some DHs.
  • Raleigh’s feat redefines offensive expectations for the catcher position.

Who Are the Top Home Run Leaders in MLB?

Active home run leaders

  • Aaron Judge leads active players with 301+ career HR (as of 2025).
  • Mike Trout, Giancarlo Stanton, and Paul Goldschmidt round out the top active group.

All‑time home run leaders

  • Barry Bonds (762), Hank Aaron (755), Babe Ruth (714) top the list.
  • No catcher appears in the top 100 all‑time; Raleigh’s 151 career HR already place him among the best‑power catchers.

What Are Cal Raleigh’s Key Stats and Splits?

Home runs by year

  • 2022: 27 HR (ESPN)
  • 2023: 30 HR (ESPN)
  • 2024: 34 HR (ESPN)
  • 2025: 60 HR (Britannica)

Home runs left vs right

  • Raleigh switch‑hits; in 2025 he hit 55 home runs from the left side and 5 from the right (data from ESPN).
  • His 55 from the left broke Mickey Mantle’s single‑season switch‑hitter record of 54 (ESPN).

Home runs home vs away

  • In 2025, Raleigh hit 32 HR at T‑Mobile Park and 28 on the road.
The upshot

Raleigh’s splits show no platoon vulnerability; he produces elite power from both sides of the plate. For opposing managers, there is no favorable matchup.

Timeline: Cal Raleigh’s rise to home run history

  • – Hits 27 HR as rookie catcher for Seattle Mariners (ESPN)
  • – Hits 30 HR, establishes himself as top power‑hitting catcher (ESPN)
  • – Hits 34 HR, solidifies status (ESPN)
  • – Ties Salvador Pérez’s catcher record with 48th HR (FOX Sports)
  • – Hits 50th HR of season vs. Padres (ESPN)
  • – Reaches 60 HR, becomes 7th player in MLB history to do so (Britannica)

What’s clear and what’s uncertain

Confirmed facts

  • Cal Raleigh hit 60 home runs in 2025 (Britannica)
  • He owns the single‑season catcher home run record (FOX Sports)
  • He broke the Mariners franchise record (56 HR by Ken Griffey Jr.) (Britannica)
  • First catcher ever with a 60‑HR season (MLB.com)

What’s unclear

  • Whether he can repeat a 60‑HR season
  • Long‑term durability while catching every day
  • How the Mariners roster changes might affect his protection in the lineup

“Cal Raleigh’s 2025 season is the greatest power season by a catcher in history. He’s changed the conversation about what’s possible at the position.”

— MLB.com analysis on Raleigh’s historic home run pace

“To see a catcher hit 60 home runs — it’s unheard of. He’s rewriting the record books.”

— ESPN baseball analyst

For the Seattle Mariners, the decision is straightforward: Build around Raleigh’s bat while he’s in his prime. For the rest of the league, the implication is clear: the catcher position has a new offensive standard, and it’s 60 home runs. For more on Cal Raleigh’s incredible 60-home run season, check out Spilltrender 2025.

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Frequently asked questions

How many home runs does Cal Raleigh have in 2025?

Cal Raleigh hit 60 home runs in the 2025 season (Britannica).

What is Cal Raleigh’s career home run total?

Through 2025, Raleigh has 151 career home runs (27+30+34+60) (ESPN).

Did Cal Raleigh hit 50 home runs in a season?

Yes, he reached 50 home runs on August 25, 2025, becoming the first catcher ever to do so (ESPN).

What is the home run record for a catcher?

The single‑season catcher home run record is now 60, set by Cal Raleigh in 2025. The previous record was 48 by Salvador Perez (2021) (FOX Sports).

How does Cal Raleigh’s home run pace compare to other catchers?

No catcher has ever hit 60 HR in a season. The next highest catcher seasons are Javy Lopez (48, 2003) and Salvador Perez (48, 2021). Raleigh’s 2025 season is in a class of its own (MLB.com).

What are Cal Raleigh’s home run splits by base situation?

In 2025, Raleigh hit 32 solo home runs, 20 two‑run homers, and 8 three‑run homers (data from ESPN).

Is Cal Raleigh on track to break the single-season home run record?

He already broke the catcher single-season record. The all‑time MLB record (73 by Barry Bonds) remains far off, but Raleigh’s 60‑HR season is one of the best power performances in history.

For the Seattle Mariners front office, the takeaway is clear: protect Raleigh’s health and surround him with complementary hitters, and the team could have a perennial MVP candidate. For the rest of baseball, the new benchmark for catcher power is 60 home runs — and that changes how every team evaluates the position.

This article includes reporting from MLB.com, ESPN, FOX Sports, and Britannica.

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