PTI How Impressed are you with Cal Raleigh?
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Sep 25, 2025 Booger McFarland, ESPN NFL and college football analyst, joins the discussion on intriguing college football matchups. They dive into Cal Raleigh's milestone 60-home-run season, exploring its significance for catchers. The team examines the Guardians' impressive surge juxtaposed with the Tigers' decline. Booger provides insights on Oklahoma's quarterback injury and its implications for their season, while predicting Oregon's edge against Penn State. Lastly, they tackle the mental toughness of Alabama compared to Georgia in their upcoming clash.
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Raleigh's Historic 60-Home-Run Season
- Cal Raleigh's 60-home-run season is historically significant because he is a catcher and a switch-hitter achieving a rare milestone.
- Michael Wilbon emphasizes Raleigh joins a six-player list across 150 years, making the feat exceptional for his position.
Catching Makes Raleigh's Power More Impressive
- Tony Kornheiser stresses the physical toll of catching and how Raleigh's late-season surge magnifies the achievement.
- He positions Raleigh ahead in MVP discussions while acknowledging Aaron Judge's extraordinary September surge.
Guardians' Rise Was Built, Not Bought
- Cleveland's late-season surge matters because it came after front-office moves suggesting a sell-off.
- Michael Wilbon credits consistent starting pitching and player determination for Cleveland's rise into the AL Central race.