On August 15th, 2020, the Seattle Mariners made history when Cal Raleigh hit his first home run at Camden Yards in Baltimore. Raleigh, a 23-year-old rookie catcher for the Mariners, became the first player in franchise history to hit a home run at the iconic ballpark.
Raleigh’s home run was a solo shot off of Baltimore Orioles starter Asher Wojciechowski in the top of the fourth inning. It was a momentous occasion for the young catcher, who had been called up to the big leagues just two weeks prior.
The home run was also significant for the Mariners, who had never before seen one of their players hit a home run at Camden Yards. The ballpark has hosted some of the greatest players in baseball history, including Cal Ripken Jr., Eddie Murray, and Jim Palmer. Raleigh’s home run was a reminder of the rich history of the game and the importance of the Mariners’ place in it.
Raleigh’s home run was also a sign of things to come for the Mariners. After a slow start to the season, the team has been on a hot streak and is now in contention for a playoff spot. With Raleigh’s home run, the Mariners have shown that they have the potential to make a deep postseason run.
Cal Raleigh’s home run at Camden Yards was a momentous occasion for both him and the Mariners franchise. It was a reminder of the rich history of baseball and a sign of things to come for the Mariners. With Raleigh leading the way, the Mariners are poised to make a deep postseason run this year.
