Cal Raleigh: Seattle Mariners Catcher

Baseball Player Profile

Cal Raleigh

/kæl ˈrɑːli/
Catcher Seattle Mariners

Position: Catcher

Born: November 26, 1996 (Age 27) in Cullowhee, North Carolina

📊 Career Statistics

Batting Stats

2023 Season Performance

.232 Batting Average
30 Home Runs
75 RBIs
Offense

Defensive Stats

Fielding Performance

.992 Fielding %
45% Caught Stealing
7 Defensive Runs Saved
Defense

Career Totals

Through 2023 Season

62 Home Runs
168 RBIs
.221 Career BA
Milestones

Raleigh established himself as one of MLB's top power-hitting catchers in 2023, becoming the first Mariners catcher to hit 30+ home runs in a season.

Stat Comparison

2022 Season

27 Home Runs

.211 Batting Average

63 RBIs

2023 Season

30 Home Runs

.232 Batting Average

75 RBIs

📅 Career Timeline

College
Florida State University

2015-2018

MLB Debut
July 11, 2021

vs. Los Angeles Angels

Career Highlights:

Notable Achievements

  • 2022 AL West Division Champion
  • 2023 Silver Slugger Finalist
  • Multiple walk-off home runs

🌟 Career Highlights

Record Breaker

Mariners franchise records

Most HRs by catcher
(Single season & career)
Milestone

Clutch Performer

Game-winning hits

3 walk-off home runs
in 2022 season
Performance

Defensive Leader

Behind the plate

Top 5 in MLB for
caught stealing %
Defense

Signature Moments

2022: Walk-off HR to clinch playoffs
2023: 3-HR game vs. Houston

🎥 Must-See Plays

Top Performances:

• September 30, 2022: Playoff-clinching HR

• June 19, 2023: 3-HR game vs Astros

• Multiple walk-off hits in crucial games

ℹ️ Player Facts

Personal Background

• Full name: Calvin Raleigh
• Born: Cullowhee, North Carolina
• Height: 6'3" (191 cm)
• Weight: 235 lb (107 kg)
• Bats/Throws: Switch/Right

Career Timeline

• 2018: Drafted by Mariners
• 2021: MLB Debut
• 2022: Breakout season
• 2023: 30-HR campaign

Did You Know?

1. Nicknamed "Big Dumper" by fans
2. One of few switch-hitting catchers
3. Played college baseball at Florida State