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Big Dumper’s Big Year: Cal Raleigh’s ‘Staggering’ Season Leads an Offensive Surge by MLB Catchers
SEATTLE, AUG 4 – Catchers have hit 12.2% of all MLB home runs this season as Cal Raleigh leads with 42, aided by new defensive techniques that reduce physical strain.
- Cal Raleigh, the 6-foot-2 catcher for the Seattle Mariners known as Big Dumper, has blasted 42 home runs this year while also playing a key role in managing the team's pitching staff.
- This offensive surge coincides with nearly every MLB catcher adopting the one-knee down defensive stance over the past five years for defensive benefits.
- Raleigh leads MLB catchers in power amid demanding defensive duties, with catchers accounting for 12.2% of all MLB homers this season.
- Manager Dan Wilson described Raleigh’s accomplishments as remarkable, while Raleigh mentioned that he has become somewhat more concentrated on the key aspects rather than frequently making adjustments.
- The Mariners rely on Raleigh’s consistent performance as they pursue a playoff spot, which would be their third since 2001 given their 60-53 record.
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The Hamilton SpectatorBig Dumper’s big year: Cal Raleigh’s ‘staggering’ season leads an offensive surge by MLB catchers
Seattle's Cal Raleigh — better known by the catchy nickname “Big Dumper” — has lived up to the moniker, dropping baseball into the outfield seats all over the…
Big Dumper's big year: Cal Raleigh's 'staggering'
Seattle’s Cal Raleigh — better known by the catchy nickname “Big Dumper” — has lived up to the moniker, dropping baseball into the outfield seats all over the big leagues this season. Manager Dan Wilson has been in awe of his talents. “That’s what you get from Cal,” Wilson said. “Night in, night out, blocking balls, calling the game, leading a pitching staff, throwing runners out — that’s what Cal does and he does it very well.” Oh … wait a seco…
Big Dumper's big year: Cal Raleigh's 'staggering' season leads an offensive surge by MLB catchers - The Morning Sun
Seattle's Cal Raleigh — better known by the catchy nickname “Big Dumper” — has lived up to the moniker, dropping baseball into the outfield seats all over the big leagues this season. Manager Dan Wilson has been in awe of his talents. “That’s what you get from Cal," Wilson said. “Night in, night out, blocking balls, calling the game, leading a pitching staff, throwing runners out — that’s what Cal does and he does it very well.” Oh ... wait a se…
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