HISTORY BOOKS — Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has officially carved out his place in franchise history.
With one powerful swing, Raleigh launched his 50th home run of the season, becoming just the second player in Mariners history to reach that milestone. The only other name being on that list is the iconic Ken Griffey Jr.
For decades, Griffey stood alone atop the Mariners' home run charts, his effortless swing and "The Kid" persona defining an era of Seattle baseball.
Now, Raleigh, who is known affectionately by fans as "Big Dumper," has joined him, writing his own chapter in the story of the franchise.Since breaking into the majors in 2021, Raleigh has steadily grown into one of MLB's most feared power hitters. At 6-foot-3, the switch-hitting catcher has become a cornerstone of Seattle's lineup.
The moment his 50th cleared the wall, social media lit up. Mariners fans flooded timelines with highlights, memes, and tributes, celebrating the fact that Raleigh now shares a historic stat line with one of baseball's all-time greats.
No matter how the rest of the season unfolds, Cal Raleigh has officially swung his way into Mariners royalty and into the history books forever.
HISTORIC.
— ESPN (@espn) August 26, 2025
Cal Raleigh joins Ken Griffey Jr. as the only Mariners in team history to hit 50+ home runs in a season 🔥 pic.twitter.com/b2E9wYU7Uu
