Cal Raleigh became the first player whose primary position is catcher to hit 50 home runs in a major league season as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting San Diego Padres 9-6 Monday night.

Raleigh has more history within his grasp. He's now four home runs away from tying Mickey Mantle for the most ever launched by a switch-hitter in a single season (54). Likewise, Raleigh is now six home runs away from tying Ken Griffey Jr.'s single-season franchise record. Griffey homered 56 times back in each of the 1997 and 1998 campaigns.

Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 50th homer, Jorge Polanco drove in four runs and the Seattle Mariners beat the San Diego Padres 9-6. J.P.