Cal Raleigh: Mariners' Platinum Glove Catcher, Record-Setting Hitter, and 'Beef Boys' Founder

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, a Rawlings Platinum Glove winner and switch-hitter who blasted a Mariners-record 60 home runs this year, is also known as the founder of the 'Beef Boys.' This exclusive group, formed in 2019 during his time with the Class A Advanced Modesto Nuts, had an anthem penned by Raleigh himself, a food-centric rendition of Dobie Gray’s “Drift Away.” Broadcaster Keaton Gillogly described the 'Beef Boys' as “goofy southern dudes” who hit “big bombs.” Raleigh, along with Keegan McGovern, forged the group in the gym. He famously revealed his song lyrics one per home run, hitting nine homers in 11 games for Modesto before a Double-A promotion. Now five seasons into his MLB career, Raleigh has slugged 153 'Beef Boy bombs' and is considered an AL MVP contender, praised for his exceptional catching and work ethic.