Mariners MVP Candidate Cal Raleigh wins the Silver Slugger Award

Seattle's catcher keeps raking in post-season accolades, and now he's added a 2026 Silver Slugger Award to his trophy case

Oct 20, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) hits a solo home run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the fifth inning during game seven of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images | John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

In what has become an unforgettable year for Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, the flowers just keep on coming. The baseball-bashing backstop has been named the American League Silver Slugger Award winner for the position of catcher. It's the first time in his career that he has received the honor. He is the eighth player and first catcher in Mariners history to win a Silver Slugger Award.

He certainly accumulated the numbers to back up his claim to his newest crown. The 28-year-old catcher clubbed 60 home runs and notched 125 RBI, 110 runs scored, 24 doubles, and 14 stolen bases. He's one of three finalists for the AL MVP Award, along with Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Guardians' Jose Ramirez, but he's already been flooded with honors. He was named the Sporting News Player of the Year late last month.

Raleigh was also voted the overall Player of the Year and American League Outstanding Player in the 2025 Players' Choice Awards. And - already a Gold Glove and Platinum Glove Award winner in 2024 - he is expected to sweep those honors again thanks to his defensive prowess.

Raleigh's 2025 Season was Off the Charts

Oct 20, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) reacts after a strikeout in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game seven of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images | Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

In the course of the season, Raleigh set several records. He topped the single-season marks for home runs for a catcher and a switch-hitter. He also set a new Mariners' season mark, topping the 56 long balls that Ken Griffey, Jr. registered on two different occasions.

"He just continues to check off all these milestones, and he does it with such a humble heart,” Mariners manager Dan Wilson said. “The position itself is a little bit [more difficult] because you get knocked down back there, but he has handled it all so incredibly well. And I don’t know how he’s been able to do it.”

The Mariners had two other finalists for the AL SIlver Slugger Award, centerfielder Julio Rodriguez and second baseman Jorge Polanco. Unfortunately, they were unable to bring home the hardware.

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