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  Cal Raleigh breaks records in exceptional 2025 season The catcher position in Major League Baseball ranks among the most demanding in all of sports. Heavy equipment, summer heat, constant physical strain, and knee pain - all of this makes catching one of the most difficult positions on the field. This is precisely why offensive explosions by catchers are so rare and admirable. Historical Position Context In the long history of Major League Baseball, only seven catchers have managed to surpass the 40 home run threshold in a single season. This exclusive group now includes a new name - Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners, who rewrote the record books in the 2025 season. To qualify for historical rankings, a player must start at least 75% of games at the catcher position, ensuring the performance truly reflects the ability to combine offensive production with the demands of the primary position. Record-Breaking 2025 Season Cal Raleigh reached 54 home runs by September 14, sig...

  Perez. Bench. Piazza. Let's take a look back and revisit some of the best power-hitting seasons by a major league backstop. The gear weighs on them in the summer heat. They're battered and they're bruised – sometimes too many to count. Their knees ache. For major league backstops, the season is a grind. There's a reason why people refer to catcher's equipment as the "tools of ignorance." And why many players are eventually moved out from behind the plate to preserve their legs and lengthen their careers. But all that is what makes it so impressive when a catcher can put together a banner offensive season to go along with the work behind the dish. The Elite Group In the long history of Major League Baseball, only seven backstops have hit 40 or more home runs in a single season. Let's take a walk down memory lane into some of those years before listing the rest of the best power seasons by a catcher. To qualify for this all-time leaderboard, a p...