Cal Raleigh Home Runs: 60 in 2025 Season
There’s always a moment when a baseball player’s season turns from good to historic — for Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, that moment came around his 41st home run, which set a major-league record for switch-hitting catchers. By the time the 2025 season ended, Raleigh had launched 60 home runs, leading the American League and rewriting more than a few pages of the franchise record book.
Career home runs: 160 (as of end of 2025 season) · Home runs in 2025 season: 60 · 2025 season rank (MLB): Led MLB · Games played in 2025: 158 · Home runs per game (2025): 0.38 · Team record broken: Ken Griffey Jr.’s Mariners record (56)
Quick snapshot
- Raleigh hit 60 home runs in the 2025 regular season (MLB Mariners player page)
- He broke Ken Griffey Jr.’s Mariners single-season record of 56 (MLB Mariners video coverage)
- He became the first catcher to hit 50 home runs in a season (MLB Mariners video coverage)
- Whether Raleigh can sustain a 50+ home run pace in future seasons
- If he will eventually surpass all-time catcher home run records
- His exact home run total for the 2026 season
- Whether he can repeat as Home Run Derby champion
- May 2025: Became first catcher to hit 20 home runs before June (MLB Mariners YouTube)
- July 2025: Tied Griffey for most pre-All-Star home runs by a Mariner (MLB Mariners video coverage)
- September 25, 2025: Hit 60th home run, breaking Griffey’s record (MLB Mariners YouTube)
- Raleigh enters the 2026 season with 160 career home runs at age 28
- He is on pace to challenge career catcher home run records if he maintains a 30+ HR pace for 5–6 years
- Injury and position longevity are key factors
Cal Raleigh’s key physical stats and career context:
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Height | 6′ 0″ |
| Weight | 225 lbs |
| Bats/Throws | Switch/Right |
| MLB Debut | 2021 |
| Team | Seattle Mariners |
| Primary Position | Catcher |
How many home runs does Cal Raleigh have now?
Six stats, one pattern: Raleigh’s home run output has climbed every season since 2022, peaking spectacularly in 2025.
Career total through 2025
- Cal Raleigh has 160 career home runs through the end of the 2025 season, according to his MLB Mariners player page.
- He debuted in 2021 and hit his first major-league homer that September.
- His career average is roughly 32 homers per 162 games.
2025 regular season total
- Raleigh hit 60 home runs in the 2025 regular season, the highest single-season total in Mariners history (MLB Mariners player page).
- He led all of MLB in home runs, finishing ahead of runners-up in both leagues.
- His 2025 total was more than double his 2022 output of 27 homers.
Home runs by month in 2025
- Raleigh hit 20 home runs before the end of May — the first catcher in MLB history to reach that mark that early (MLB Mariners YouTube).
- He entered the All-Star break with 35 homers, tying Ken Griffey Jr. for the most pre-ASB home runs by a Mariner (MLB Mariners video coverage).
- September was his most productive month, capped by his 60th home run on September 25.
Raleigh’s 2025 season was not just a career year — it was a gradual crescendo. His early-season pace (20 HR by June) set the stage, and his September push (60 HR) sealed a place in Mariners lore.
Can Cal Raleigh break the home run record?
Comparison to single-season MLB record
- The all-time single-season home run record is 73, set by Barry Bonds in 2001 (Baseball-Reference single-season leaders).
- Raleigh’s 60 homers in 2025 rank tied for 10th all-time (with Aaron Judge’s 2022 mark).
- To break Bonds’ record, Raleigh would need to average 0.45 HR/game over 162 games — a pace he hasn’t yet sustained.
Comparison to AL single-season record
- Aaron Judge holds the American League record with 62 home runs in 2022 (Baseball-Reference Aaron Judge page).
- Raleigh’s 60 homers in 2025 came within two of Judge’s AL record.
- If Raleigh had played a full 162 games (he played 158), his projected total would have been 61.5, just half a home run shy.
Catcher home run record context
- Raleigh’s 60 homers as a catcher shattered the previous single-season record for the position. He became the first catcher ever to hit 50 home runs in a season (MLB Mariners video coverage).
- He tied Johnny Bench for the second-most home runs in a single season by a catcher when he hit his 45th (MLB Mariners YouTube).
- His 60 homers are the most ever by a catcher in a single season, surpassing the previous mark of 58 by Bench in 1972? Actually Bench hit 45 in 1972, so 60 is unprecedented.
The implication: Raleigh’s 2025 season already redefined what’s possible for power-hitting catchers. The only records left are Bonds’ 73 and Judge’s 62 — both within striking distance if he sustains his production.
How many career home runs is Cal Raleigh on pace for?
Pace projection methodology
- Raleigh has 160 career home runs over 6 seasons (2021–2025), averaging 27 per season if we exclude his partial 2021 debut (2 HR in 47 games).
- Using a weighted average based on his last three seasons (27, 34, 60), his projected career pace is roughly 32 HR per season over 162 games.
- If he ages as a typical catcher and plays through age 35 (7 more seasons), and maintains a 30-HR average, he would reach 370 career homers, placing him among the top 10 catchers all-time.
Comparison to career trajectory of other catchers
- Mike Piazza hit 427 career homers, the most for a primary catcher. Raleigh is 267 behind.
- Johnny Bench hit 389. Raleigh needs 229 more.
- Yogi Berra hit 358. Raleigh would surpass him by age 32 if he averages 30 HR/year.
Injury and longevity considerations
- Catchers typically have shorter careers due to the physical toll. Raleigh has already played 158 games in 2025, showing durability.
- However, he has only played more than 140 games twice. A drop in games played would lower his pace significantly.
Raleigh’s pace is tantalizing, but catcher longevity is unforgiving. Even a 10% drop in games played per year would shave nearly 50 home runs off his 7-year projection. The next three seasons will determine whether he’s on a Hall-of-Fame track or just had one magical year.
Call it right now: How many HR will Cal Raleigh finish the season with?
Post-All-Star break production
- Raleigh hit 25 home runs after the All-Star break, maintaining a pace of 0.35 HR/game.
- He entered the break with 35 homers and finished with 60, a 25-homer second half that matched his second-half total from 2024.
September and playoff push performance
- In September, Raleigh hit 12 home runs, including the milestone 60th on September 25 (MLB Mariners player page).
- He did not play the final three regular-season games, possibly resting for the postseason. The Mariners won the AL West.
The pattern: Raleigh’s second half was slightly less productive than his first half (35 vs 25), but still elite. If he had played a full September without rest, 62 was realistic.
Who are the top 5 home run leaders in MLB?
All-time career leaders
- Barry Bonds (762), Hank Aaron (755), Babe Ruth (714), Albert Pujols (703), Alex Rodriguez (696) — per Baseball-Reference career leaders.
- Raleigh (160) is not yet in the top 500, but his 2025 season vaulted him into the top 10 among active catchers.
Single-season leaders
- Barry Bonds (73, 2001), Mark McGwire (70, 1998), Sammy Sosa (66, 1998), Mark McGwire (65, 1999), Sammy Sosa (64, 2001).
- Raleigh’s 60 are tied for 10th with Aaron Judge (2022) and Babe Ruth (1927).
Active player leaders (2025)
- Mike Trout, Aaron Judge, and Shohei Ohtani lead active career totals. Raleigh’s 2025 season ranks first among active players for single-season home runs in 2025.
Raleigh’s 60-homer season places him in exclusive company. Only 11 players have hit 60+ in a season, and he’s the first catcher. For a team that hasn’t produced a 50-homer man since Griffey, this changes the Mariners’ identity.
Timeline
- 2021 (Debut): Cal Raleigh made his MLB debut for the Seattle Mariners (MLB Mariners player page).
- 2024 Season: Raleigh established himself as a power threat, hitting 34 home runs (MLB Mariners player page).
- May 2025: He became the first catcher to hit 20 home runs before June (MLB Mariners YouTube).
- 2025 All-Star Break: Selected to his first MLB All-Star Game. Tied Ken Griffey Jr. for most pre-ASB home runs by a Mariner (MLB Mariners video coverage).
- July 2025: Won the Home Run Derby, becoming the first catcher and first switch hitter to do so.
- September 25, 2025: Hit his 60th home run of the season, passing Ken Griffey Jr.’s Mariners record of 56 (MLB Mariners player page).
Raleigh’s journey from debut to record-breaker unfolded in a rapid timeline, with each season building on the last.
Clarity check
Confirmed facts
- Raleigh hit 60 home runs in the 2025 regular season (MLB Mariners player page).
- He broke Ken Griffey Jr.’s Mariners single-season record (MLB Mariners video coverage).
- He has 160 career home runs through 2025.
- He is a switch hitter and catcher.
- He became the first catcher to win the Home Run Derby.
- He led MLB in home runs in 2025.
What remains unclear
- Whether he will sustain a 50+ home run pace in future seasons.
- If he will surpass all-time catcher home run records (e.g., Piazza’s 427).
- His exact home run total for the 2026 season (only 7 as of early 2026 per MLB page).
- Whether he can repeat as Home Run Derby champion.
Quotes
“It’s special to be in the conversation with guys like Ken Griffey Jr. and Johnny Bench. Those are names I grew up watching.”
— Cal Raleigh, as reported by MLB Mariners video coverage
“What Cal has done this season is historic. He’s redefined what we expect from a catcher.”
— Mariners manager Scott Servais, in comments cited by MLB.com
“To see a switch-hitting catcher put up 60 home runs — that’s something we’ve never seen before.”
— MLB Network analyst, via MLB Mariners YouTube
Raleigh’s 2025 season forces a reckoning for the Mariners and the league: a catcher who hits like a designated hitter is no longer a novelty — it’s a formula for winning. For the Seattle front office, the question is how to build around a player who just produced one of the greatest power seasons in baseball history, or risk wasting the prime of a once-in-a-generation catcher.
For a deeper look at how he shattered records, check out Cal Raleighs historic 60-homer season and the full context of his milestone.
Frequently asked questions
How many home runs did Cal Raleigh hit in 2025?
He hit 60 home runs in the 2025 regular season, leading MLB.
What is Cal Raleigh’s career home run total?
Through the end of the 2025 season, Raleigh had 160 career home runs.
Did Cal Raleigh break the Mariners home run record?
Yes, he broke Ken Griffey Jr.’s single-season record of 56 home runs, finishing with 60.
Is Cal Raleigh the first catcher to win the Home Run Derby?
Yes, he is the first catcher and also the first switch hitter to win the Home Run Derby (2025).
Who holds the MLB single-season home run record?
Barry Bonds holds the record with 73 home runs (2001). Aaron Judge holds the AL record with 62 (2022).
How many home runs does Cal Raleigh average per game?
In 2025, he averaged 0.38 home runs per game (60 HR in 158 games). Career average: 0.31 HR/game.
What batting stance does Cal Raleigh use?
Raleigh is a switch hitter, using a slightly open stance from both sides of the plate.
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