Thu Mar 27 01:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Mariners Lock Up Star Catcher Cal Raleigh with Six-Year Contract Extension

**SEATTLE, WA** – The Seattle Mariners announced today a six-year contract extension with star catcher Cal Raleigh, keeping him in a Mariners uniform through the 2030 season, with a player option for 2031. The deal solidifies Raleigh’s place as a cornerstone of the Mariners’ future.

Raleigh, 28, has quickly become one of the best all-around catchers in Major League Baseball. His 2024 season was particularly impressive, highlighted by 34 home runs, 100 RBIs, a Rawlings Gold Glove Award, and the AL Platinum Glove Award – recognizing him as the league’s best defensive player. He also led all Major League catchers in home runs for the third consecutive season, a feat unmatched since Hall of Famer Mike Piazza. His defensive prowess is equally noteworthy, leading AL catchers in several key categories including caught stealing.

“Cal is central to so much of what we do as a team,” said Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto. General Manager Justin Hollander echoed the sentiment, praising Raleigh’s impact both on and off the field. Raleigh himself expressed his gratitude for the opportunity and his commitment to bringing a World Series title to Seattle.

Raleigh’s 93 career home runs through his first four seasons are the most by any catcher in MLB history, and also a Mariners franchise record, surpassing Alvin Davis’ mark. His memorable walk-off home run in 2022 secured the Mariners’ first playoff berth in over two decades.

The Mariners clearly see Raleigh as a vital piece of their long-term success, and this contract extension reflects their commitment to building a championship-caliber team around him.

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