There is only one Mariner who has hit more Home Runs in a season than Cal Raleigh. Truly amazing.

1. Ken Griffey Jr. 56 ('98)
1. Ken Griffey Jr. 56 ('97)
3. Ken Griffey Jr. 49 ('96)
4. Ken Griffey Jr. 48 ('99)
5. Ken Griffey Jr. 45 ('93)
5. Cal Raleigh 45 ('25)

Most HR in Mariners history in their first 75 games:

1. Griffey 32 ('94)
2. Cal Raleigh 31 ('25)
3. Griffey 29 ('97)
4. Griffey 28 ('98)
5. Griffey 27 ('99)
5. Griffey 27 ('96)

Only one Mariner has hit more first half homers than Cal Raleigh (27):

1. Griffey 35 ('98)
2. Griffey 33 ('94)
3. Griffey 30 ('97)
4. Griffey 29 ('99)

MLB SS wRC+

1. Jacob Wilson 161
2. J.P. Crawford 147
2. Jeremy Peña 147
4. Francisco Lindor 134

Royals, Rays, Diamondbacks, Astros, Mets, Phillies, Padres, Red Sox, White Sox, Twins, Marlins and Giants have combined for 829 PA and 7 Home Runs from the catching position.

Just a little context for the 7 Homers in 78 PA from Cal Raleigh

Mariners with 3+ hits and a go-ahead Homer on Opening Day

Jorge Polanco- (2025) 3-3 HR in 8th inning
Ty France- (2023) 3-4 HR in 8th
Ken Griffey Jr- (1990) 4-5 HR in 5th
Jim Presley- (1986) 3-4 2 HR, Walk-off in 10th

Super fun chat with Cal Raleigh. You can catch the entire conversation on Mariners Pod Mariners.com/podcasts

I've decided a picture of Satchel would be a good first post here. I'm sure stuff about the M's will follow.