Cal Raleigh Sets MLB Catcher Home Run Record as Mariners Defeat Athletics 11-4 on August 24, 2025

Sunday, August 24th, 2025

Cal Raleigh Sets Record as Mariners Power Past Athletics 11-4

Cal Raleigh made history with his 48th and 49th home runs, setting a new single-season record for home runs by a catcher, as the Seattle Mariners defeated the Athletics 11-4. Raleigh's powerful day at the plate propelled the Mariners to a convincing victory and further solidified his status as the premier home run-hitting catcher in Major League Baseball.

Game Highlights

Raleigh, a switch-hitter, started strong by homering in both the first and second innings against Athletics left-hander Jacob Lopez (7-7). His second blast of the day gave the Mariners an early 5-1 lead and officially broke Salvador Perez's 2021 record for home runs by a catcher in a season.

Seattle extended its advantage in the third inning with a dominant six-run outburst. Victor Robles and Julio Rodriguez each delivered RBI singles, and Josh Naylor added a two-run double. Raleigh finished the day with four RBIs, while Robles, Rodriguez, and Naylor each contributed two RBIs for the Mariners' surging offense.

Pitching Performance

Logan Gilbert (4-5) was outstanding on the mound for Seattle, striking out a career-high 13 batters while allowing just one run over six innings. Gilbert issued only one walk, and three Mariners relievers combined to close out the team's 70th win of the year.

Key Moment

In the second inning, Raleigh crushed a changeup from Lopez an estimated 412 feet for his 40th home run of the season while catching, illustrating the remarkable power he's displayed all year.

Key Stat

Raleigh recorded his ninth multi-home run game of the season, surpassing Mickey Mantle’s record (eight in 1961) for most in a single year by a switch-hitter. The all-time major league record for multi-home run games in a season is 11.

Up Next

The Athletics will send right-hander J.T. Ginn (2-5, 4.95 ERA) to the mound on Monday against the Detroit Tigers. The Mariners begin a three-game series with the San Diego Padres, with Bryce Miller (2-5, 5.87 ERA) starting for Seattle.

In summary

Cal Raleigh’s historic home run performance lifted the Seattle Mariners to an 11-4 victory over the Athletics, setting a single-season record for catchers and helping the Mariners continue their strong season. Outstanding performances from Logan Gilbert and the Seattle lineup secured the team’s 70th win. Looking ahead, both teams will try to carry momentum forward with key matchups on Monday. Raleigh’s milestone and the Mariners' offensive surge mark this game as a significant highlight of the 2025 MLB season.

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