With more homers before the All-Star break than any catcher or switch-hitter has ever hit before, Cal Raleigh has started the 2025 season on a historic, MVP-caliber pace.

For every big swing and eye-popping home run, Cal Raleigh is building his case for something bigger. Chants of "M-V-P! M-V-P!" are growing louder in the Emerald City for Seattle's 28-year-old catcher as opposing spectators look away,

Cal Raleigh belted his major-league leading 32nd home run in the ninth inning of the Mariners' 11-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Monday, June 23.