The 'Big Dumper' is a fan favorite and among the most productive players on the roster.
The Seattle Mariners missed the playoffs by 1.0 game for the second consecutive season in 2024. At 85-77, it was a disappointing year for the M's, who held a 10.0 game lead in the American League West back on June 18.
However, despite the missed opportunities, the M's did have some truly great stories this season, including the performance of Cal Raleigh. The catcher, nicknamed "Big Dumper" re-wrote the M's record books in 2024, hitting 34 homers and bringing in 100 runs. He now has the most home runs of any catcher in big league history through his first four seasons..220 BA, 34 HRs, 100 RBIs, 73 Runs, 16 Doubles, 70 BB, 176 SOs, .312 OBP, .436 SLG, .748 OPS,Um....
Raleigh is under contract through the 2027 season, but will see a significant raise this year through arbitration. The M's would undoubtedly like to sign him long-term, but being a Scott Boras client, that price tag is only going to go up. For an organization that seems averse to spending big money, that could be tough to navigate.Sure, you'd like him to hit for a better average than .
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