SPOTLIGHT: Cal Raleigh

Before the 2025 season started, 30-HR power with a lower batting average was expected for Cal Raleigh (C, SEA). The catcher has provided power, added stolen bases, and improved his batting average. What has changed? 

YearPAHRSBBA/xBAbb%ct%G/L/Fh%HctXPX/xPXSpdSBO%
202114820.180/.1944%62%36/18/4527%54113/ 77720%
2022415271.211/.2489%67%28/15/5523%108191/156861%
2023569300.232/.2409%69%31/19/4827%101138/138920%
2024628346.220/.22511%67%31/17/5125%110139/146775%
2025363329.275/.29717%70%25/19/5428%120233/1888912%

He's getting more SB chances and he has improved his walk rate to go with his power: 

  • The power was expected, but Raleigh's xPX and 19% Brl% in the 98th percentile are elite. His fly ball profile works well while his 26% HR/F is above...

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