Houston Astros Pitcher Framber Valdez Gives Up Record-Breaking Home Run

Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez was on the mound when Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh hit his 57th home run of the season on September 21, 2025. Raleigh's blast, off Valdez's 95.5 mph sinker, not only extended the Mariners' lead to 3-0 but also set a new single-season franchise record for the Mariners, surpassing Ken Griffey Jr.'s previous mark. While the article primarily focuses on Raleigh's achievement, Valdez's role as the pitcher who surrendered the historic home run places him in the context of this significant MLB event.