Cal Raleigh makes history with 38th HR; Barry Bonds’ record in sight
Cal Raleigh has emerged as a superstar for the Seattle Mariners throughout the first half of the 2025 MLB season. And Friday night’s game against the Detroit Tigers proved to be another grand occasion for the catcher.
Raleigh belted a grand slam in the top of the ninth inning against the Tigers on July 11 for his 38th home run of the season. It was his second home run of the night following a solo shot in the top of the eighth.
The Mariners went on to beat the Tigers 12-3.
Raleigh became the first player since the first MLB All-Star Game in 1933 with 38+ home runs and 80+ RBI before the All-Star break, according to the Mariners PR social media account.
His home run total before the All-Star break trails only Barry Bonds, who hit 39 before the break in 2001.
Is Cal Raleigh playing in the MLB All-Star Game?
The fans voted Raleigh to be the starting catcher for the American League in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game.
The All-Star Game will be played at Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, July 15. The game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on FOX.
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