Cal Raleigh, baseball player, 156 home runs, 2021

Cal Raleigh

Active Player

Born: 11/26/1996 in Cullowhee, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 2021-07-11

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 235 lbs

Full name: Caleb John Raleigh

Biography

Cal Raleigh, born in 1996, is an active professional baseball player who plays as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB). He makes his mark as a key contributor for his team since making his debut on July 11, 2021. Over the course of his career, Raleigh has appeared in 464 games, showcasing his skills both offensively and defensively. With a total of 342 hits and 93 home runs, he demonstrates significant power at the plate, accumulating 251 RBIs throughout his career. While his batting average stands at .218, Raleigh's ability to drive in runs and hit for power reflects his ongoing development as a player in a league known for its competitive nature. As part of a generation of players that navigates the modern game, Raleigh contributes to an era characterized by advanced analytics and a focus on power hitting. His 7 stolen bases indicate a level of speed that complements his power, providing his team with additional offensive options. Raleigh continues to evolve as a player, seeking to improve his consistency and batting average, while solidifying his place in the league as a formidable presence in the lineup. As he progresses through his career, he remains a player to watch, representing the blend of tradition and innovation that defines contemporary baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
647 2257 320 504 98 2 156 388 22 277 728 0.223 0.311 0.476 0.787 4725.5

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .476 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — +17.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.787 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — +9.4% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
17 68 12 19 3 0 6 12 10 25 0.279

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2025 ALCS SEA 7 25 6 6 1 0 4 4 4 10 0.240
2025 ALDS2 SEA 5 21 2 8 1 0 1 4 4 7 0.381
2022 ALDS2 SEA 3 14 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 5 0.071
2022 ALWC2 SEA 2 8 4 4 1 0 1 3 1 3 0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 542 493 4495 168 27 21

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 542
Designated Hitter 73

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2025 Most Valuable Player AL 2nd 335.0 420 13
2024 Most Valuable Player AL 12th 12.0 420 0
2023 Most Valuable Player AL 18th 2.0 420 0