Cal Raleigh, the Mariners' switch-hitting catcher, is currently the leading home run hitter in MLB with 26 home runs, outpacing renowned players like Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani. His batting statistics demonstrate significant offensive prowess, reflected in a batting average of .264 and an impressive wRC+ of 182, indicating he is 82% better than the average MLB hitter. These accomplishments challenge traditional views on the value of catchers, who are often expected to prioritize defensive skills over offensive output, making Raleigh's performance particularly noteworthy.
Per traditional standards, he is slashing a very respectable .264/.370/.632. Throw in some adjusted metrics, and he has a 182 wRC+, which is to say 82-percent better than the average MLB hitter.
Cal Raleigh has, so far, cared not for the underpinnings of modern baseball. Where to even start? Perhaps in iambic tetrameter.
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