Buster Posey Endorses Mariners' Cal Raleigh as Deserving AL MVP After Historic 60-Homer Season

Giants president of baseball operations and former MVP catcher Buster Posey has emphatically endorsed Seattle Mariners star catcher Cal Raleigh as his pick for the American League MVP award, as revealed on KNBR 680’s “Murph & Markus” on Thursday. Posey, a fellow Florida State alum, described Raleigh's incredible 60-homer 2025 MLB season as "immeasurable" in value to the AL West-winning Mariners, who secured their first division title in 24 years. Posey highlighted Raleigh's demanding work behind the plate, his leadership of the pitching staff, and his clutch hitting down the stretch. Raleigh concluded the regular season batting .247/.359/.589 with 60 home runs, 125 RBI, and a .948 OPS in 159 games. While the MVP race also features New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, who posted a .331/.457/.688 line with 53 homers and 114 RBI in 152 games, Posey believes Raleigh's comprehensive impact, particularly defensively, should put him over the top.