Cal Raleigh 30 HR: Beats Judge & Ohtani to Milestone
Cal Raleigh has joined baseballS elite, smashing his way into history with a 30-home run season! Raleigh now stands shoulder-to-shoulder with legends like Piazza, Bench, and Campanella, becoming one of the few catchers to achieve this three times. Specifically,the slugger is also the first switch-hitter to hit 30 home runs before the All-Star game. Moreover, he’s the first as 2001 to reach this milestone within the first 75 games. His performance is a testament to his dedication and skill. News Directory 3 is proud to bring you this exclusive coverage of Raleigh’s record-breaking season. Discover what’s next for this rising star as he continues to chase baseball immortality.
Cal Raleigh Enters Elite Territory With Milestone Home Run season
Cal Raleigh has etched his name in baseball history, achieving a feat matched by few catchers. With his performance this season, Raleigh joins Hall of Famers Mike Piazza (nine times), Johnny Bench (four times), and Roy Campanella (four times) as the only catchers to record three 30-home run seasons.
Raleigh also became the first switch hitter ever to reach the 30-homer mark before the All-Star break. He is also the first player since Barry Bonds and Luis Gonzalez in 2001 to hit 30 home runs in his team’s first 75 games.
The single-season home run record for a catcher is 48, set by Salvador Perez in 2021.Mickey Mantle holds the switch-hitter record with 54 in 1961. Ken Griffey Jr. holds the Mariners club record of 56, achieved in both 1997 and 1998. Aaron Judge set the American League record with 62 in 2022, while Barry Bonds holds the MLB record with 73 in 2001.