Cal Raleigh Nears Mickey Mantle's Switch-Hitter Home Run Record with 53rd Blast

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh continues his historic power surge, connecting for his 53rd home run of the season during an 18-2 victory over the Braves on Sunday. This impressive feat places him just one home run shy of tying Mickey Mantle's 1961 record for the most home runs ever hit by a switch-hitter in a single season. Raleigh's consistent slugging has been a highlight for the Mariners as they navigate the playoff picture.