Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Cal Raleigh Breaks MLB Record with Switch-Hit Home Runs
Cal Raleigh, the catcher for the Seattle Mariners, hit two home runs in one game, setting a new record for the most home runs by a switch hitter in a single baseball season.
This means he hit more home runs than any other player who bats from both sides of the plate in one year, beating the old record set by Mickey Mantle.
His performance also tied him with Ken Griffey Jr. for the most home runs in a season for the Mariners.
The Mariners won the game, extending their winning streak and taking the lead in their division.
Cal Raleigh broke the MLB record for most home runs by a switch-hitter in a season.
Raleigh hit two home runs in a game against Kansas City.
The record-breaking home runs were Raleigh's 55th and 56th of the season.
Raleigh's 56 home runs tied him with Ken Griffey Jr. for the most in a season in Mariners history.
The Mariners won the game 12-5, extending their win streak and taking the American League West lead.
- Who
- Cal Raleigh
- What
- Broke MLB record for most home runs by a switch hitter in a season
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Kansas City
- Why
- To break the previous record and contribute to the Mariners' win
- Player
- Cal Raleigh
- Team
- Seattle Mariners
- Record Broken
- Most HRs by Switch-Hitter in a Season
- Previous Record Holder
- Mickey Mantle (54 HRs)
- Home Run Total
- 56
- Season HRs (Mariners History)
- Tied with Ken Griffey Jr. (56)
- Mariners Win
- 12-5
- American League West Lead
- Mariners