Baseball Today Cal Raleigh could break Aaron Judge's home run record
Aug 26, 2025
Cal Raleigh hits his 50th home run, igniting discussions about his potential to break major records. The hosts dive into standout performances from rising rookies Junior Caminero and Nick Kurtz and debate their impact on the AL Rookie of the Year race. They also tackle the Mets’ ups and downs and reflect on the growing success of left-handed pitchers in baseball. As the season unfolds, they consider which older players are defying expectations, adding layers to the competitive atmosphere.
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Cal Raleigh's Historic Power Surge
- Cal Raleigh became the first MLB catcher to hit 50 home runs and the first switch-hitter with 20+ homers from both sides in a season.
- His season reshapes how we evaluate offensive value for everyday catchers and switch hitters.
Positional Difficulty Matters In MVP Debate
- Jolly Olive argued he would vote Cal Raleigh MVP if the season ended now due to the difficulty of catching and switch-hitting.
- That perspective weighs positional difficulty heavily against traditional stat leaders.
Raleigh's Likeability And Stadium Myths
- Jolly Olive described Raleigh as almost shy and universally likable in interviews, which has helped his public image.
- He said Raleigh's play has silenced complaints about Seattle's crooked mound.