Mariners' Raleigh Joins Elite 60-Homer Club, Secures AL West Title!

2025-09-25 12:00:27.991

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hit his 60th and 61st home runs of the season Wednesday night against the Colorado Rockies, becoming only the seventh player in MLB history to achieve this feat. His two solo shots, along with a two-run double, contributed to a 9-2 Mariners victory and clinched their fourth AL West title and first since 2001. Raleigh's performance also broke several records, including Mickey Mantle's record for switch-hitters (54) and Salvador Perez's record for catchers (48). He now leads the majors in home runs and is only four behind Aaron Judge's American League record of 62. Manager Dan Wilson strongly advocated for Raleigh to win the MVP award, highlighting his exceptional offensive and defensive contributions.