Cal Raleigh lifted Seattle’s profile in a big way with his 47th homer of the season, the MLB lead among catchers and a shot at history that would eclipse Salvador Perez’s catcher mark. The two‑run blast in the seventh came as the Little League Classic audience roared, while Raleigh also connected with the weekend moments, autographing a toilet seat for a fan and donning a Little Dumper tee. Seattle fell 7-3 to New York, but Raleigh’s power is forging a standout pace for a catcher this year, prompting fantasy intrigue as the club pursues an AL wild-card spot and shifts to Philadelphia for a pivotal three-game set. Raleigh teased a possible milestone pace given his 27 HR in 2022, 30 in 2023, and 34 last year, now eyeing a 50+ pace that would join a tiny, elite club of 40+ homers by catchers. The historical context sits with five others who have reached 40+ as a catcher: Salvador Perez, Johnny Bench, Roy Campanella, Todd Hundley, and Mike Piazza. Raleigh’s feel for the moment extended beyond the bat, as his pregame chest protector carried a Mariners card motif and a Little League backdrop, underscoring the crossover between youth baseball’s spectacle and pro stardom. The night framed a veteran manager in Dan Wilson praising Raleigh’s hot bat, while the Mariners chased ground in the wild-card race and prepared for a showdown in Philadelphia.