Seattle star catcher Cal Raleigh, 28, hit his major-league-leading 32nd home run in the ninth inning of the Mariners' 11-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night, just a few hours after being chosen the American League player of the week.

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh continues unreal start to season with 32nd home run in Mariners blowout win.

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, grit their teeth, and wait for Big Dumper to strike.