Cal Raleigh, the Seattle Mariners’ catcher, was presented with the American Legion Baseball Graduate of the Year Award at a ceremony that highlighted his standout 2025 campaign and was attended by American Legion National Commander Dan K. Wiley.
A Record‑Breaking Season
During the 2025 season Raleigh smashed 60 home runs, the most ever recorded by a catcher or switch‑hitter in a single year, earning his first All‑Star Game selection and clinching victory in the Home Run Derby. His bat helped the Mariners capture the American League West title, cementing his status as one of the league’s most dynamic offensive threats.
Legion Roots
Raleigh’s formative years came with Post 47 in Waynesville, North Carolina, where he played for three seasons and absorbed the values of teamwork and community that have defined his career.
Recognition from National Leadership
The award was handed to him by American Legion National Commander Dan K. Wiley, who praised Raleigh’s dedication on the diamond and his embodiment of the organization’s ideals.
2026 Challenges and Recent Triumphs
The following year presented setbacks, including a stint on the injured list, but Raleigh returned to the lineup with a decisive go‑ahead two‑run single that sparked a 3‑1 victory over Baltimore. The Mariners have since won two of three against the Orioles, moving to a 1½‑game lead over the Athletics in the AL West.