Cal Raleigh's MVP Caliber Season

0:00On March 26, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Rally heads into 2026 with massive expectations after smashing 60 home runs last season. That power outbursts made him the home run derby champion and set records for his position. Building on steady growth from 30 homeers in 2023 to 34, the next year, Rally sharpened his swing and stayed durable. Behind the plate. His switch hitting gave him extra at bats, fuelling the Mariners run to the American League Championship Series before a loss to Toronto. Fans and experts now view him as the heart of Seattle's lineup. Blending elite offense was strong defense and pitching management. His all-around play turned heads and boosted team morale during their deepest playoff push in years. Projections point to another 45 plus homeers season, making him the first primary catcher to do it back-to-back. Pair that with high wins above replacement and leadership, and he's in line for a top three finish in American League most valuable player voting. If Seattle grabs the AL West Crown,

1:03Rally could chase even bigger honors while pushing the franchise toward its first world series title. That's your update from Seattle Mariners News Today, powered by AI.