There is no question that Mariners Catcher Cal Raleigh has had a pretty successful season for a catcher.
Hes the first one ever to hit 50 home runs in a single season. His historic run has Mariners fans beaming, as there are still 29 games left in the regular season.
Just knowing the joy of him as a kid thinking this is my dream and its come true, Julie Gallant, a Mariners fan, said outside T-Mobile Park.
KIRO7 caught up with a few fans over the past few days about Raleighs success this season.
Young Ms fan Wyatt came all the way from Portland to witness history in person.
When I went to a game, I always wanted to see a Cal Raleigh home run. And I cant believe he hit two on the day when I was there, Wyatt said.
If you think fans are excited about Raleighs success, so are his teammates and coaches.
Mariners Manager and former catcher Dan Wilson lights up whenever Raleighs season is brought up, but he will be the first to tell anyone that the catcher is more than just a terrific hitter.
Hed argue that Raleigh is an all-around great player who cares about winning and making sure the team makes that postseason push.
You look at some of the names hes in company with, and its a staggering group. Its just been an outstanding season, and offensively, hes done incredible stuff, but hes done a lot of great things defensively as well. And what he does behind the plate for us and the pitching staff.hes just a complete player and its been a fabulous year, Wilson said.
Raliegh is just five home runs away from tying Hall of Famer Micky Mantles switch-hitting record at 55.
He is six away from tying Mariner great Ken Griffey Junior and 12 away from tying the all-time record for an American League player at 62.