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Cal Raleigh and Seattle Mariners performance trends

Overview

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh experienced significant performance fluctuations during the 2026 season.

In mid-August, Raleigh took personal responsibility for the team’s struggles, describing his own performance as “awful” following a five-game losing streak. At that time, his batting average had dropped to .159, and the Mariners were struggling to remain in postseason contention.

By late August, Raleigh saw a resurgence in performance during a three-game interleague series against the Philadelphia Phillies at T-Mobile Park. In the series opener, Raleigh hit three home runs to lead Seattle to a 9-2 victory, ending the Phillies’ nine-game winning streak. He became only the second catcher in Mariners history to hit three home runs in a single game, joining Dan Wilson. In the following game, Raleigh tied a franchise record by hitting home runs in four consecutive at-bats, matching a mark set by Mike Cameron in 2002. This offensive surge was supported by pitcher George Kirby, who recorded nine strikeouts over 7 2/3 innings in a 4-1 win.

Following this historic stretch, Raleigh was named the American League Player of the Week. This honor, the third of his career, recognized a standout six-game stretch against the Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays. During that period, he batted .389 with five home runs, six RBIs, a 1.800 OPS, and a .522 on-base percentage.

By the conclusion of the season, Raleigh’s overall production remained low, with a batting average of .181, 23 home runs, and 68 RBI. Following the Mariners' failure to reach the postseason, Raleigh attributed the team's struggles to a lack of focus, execution, and energy, as well as poor defensive play and difficulties hitting with runners in scoring position. His comments regarding a lack of accountability drew mixed reactions from fans.

Entities

Cal Raleigh · Seattle Mariners · T-Mobile Park · Philadelphia Phillies · Zack Wheeler

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Cal Raleigh faces difficult 2026 season with Seattle Mariners

    Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh faced a disappointing 2026 season marked by statistical decline and the team missing the postseason, leading to public debate over team accountability.

  2. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Cal Raleigh named American League Player of the Week

    Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh was named American League Player of the Week after hitting .389 with five home runs and tying an MLB record with home runs in four consecutive at-bats.

  3. [SPORTS] 21 sources
    Cal Raleigh hits historic home runs in Mariners series against Phillies

    Cal Raleigh hit historic home runs during a series against the Philadelphia Phillies, including a three-homer game and tying a Mariners record with homers in four straight at-bats.

  4. [SPORTS] 9 sources
    Cal Raleigh takes blame for Seattle Mariners' losing streak

    Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has blamed himself for the team's five-game losing streak and declining season, citing his own poor performance amid the team's struggle to stay in playoff contention.

Sources

baseballking.jp · ca.sports.yahoo.com · cappertek.com · christianheadlines.com · conde-nast.com · covers.com · deadspin.com · dominicanoshoy.com · elnuevodiario.com.do · fanSided.com · fox13seattle.com · full-count.jp · heavy.com · hochi.news · meridiano.com.ve · mymotherlode.com · newsday.com · oregonlive.com · sportmagazine.it · sports.ettoday.net · sportschatplace.com · sportskeeda.com · theathletic.com · thehubnews.net · tokyo-sports.co.jp · winnipegfreepress.com

This summary has been updated 5 times: see revision history