It has been a special season for Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, and the All-Star slugger has caught fire as his team is gearing up for a Postseason run.

Raleigh tied Mickey Mantle's season record for most home runs by a switch hitter with his 54th long ball as the Seattle Mariners defeated the Los Angeles Angels 11-2 on Sunday. His homer was also his record-setting 43rd of the campaign as a catcher.

Despite his torrid season, the 28-year-old is not concentrated on personal achievements.

“You know, in today's age it's hard not to go on your phone and people are talking about it, texting you about it,” Raleigh told ESPN. “I'm trying to do my best to block that out. I'm glad that we have something bigger to work towards.”

Seattle moved one game ahead of the Houston Astros in th

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