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It's time for a conversation about whether Cal Raleigh is Mariners' true MVP

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If you somehow haven't noticed, Cal Raleigh is having a career year.

The Seattle Mariners' backstop has been a core part of the team since his first full season in 2022, but he has taken a massive leap forward recently. Prior to the 2025 season, he averaged a 111 OPS+, a respectable mark for someone playing a premium defensive position at a Platinum Glove level. This season, he has posted a 163 OPS+ while accumulating 113 RBI, leading all of MLB in home runs (53), and making history. He is still the best offensive player in the lineup, but signs of fatigue are starting to show.