Cal Raleigh hit his 50th home run, becoming the 33rd MLB player to reach 50 in a season and setting the catcher single-season HR mark. The milestone came in the first inning against JP Sears as Seattle topped San Diego. Raleigh now chases Mariners power landmarks, including Griffey Jr’s 56-HR seasons, while his feat sits among the all-time 50-HR club with Ruth, Mantle, Aaron Judge and others.

This milestone strengthens Raleigh’s fantasy upside as Seattle builds around his power bat. The historical context—Raleigh’s place among elite 50-HR seasons and the bar set by legendary switch-hitters—frames his rest-of-season value and gives bettors and managers a concrete target for the stretch run.