For all the talk about who will win the AL MVP, Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is emerging as the surprising favorite . That includes being on the cusp of defeating Yankees slugger Aaron Judge.

However, what is surprising is that Yankees catcher Austin Wells is giving him props for the season he put on, according to MLB Network. On Friday, Wells tipped his hat to Raleigh during an interview with host Harold Reynolds.

Essentially, Wells said that Raleigh was helping to raise the profile of catchers throughout the league.

“He's growing the brand for catchers, for sure.” Well said.

Currently, Raleigh is batting .247 with 60 home runs, 125 RBIs, and 144 hits to his name. Earlier this week, the Mariners clinched the American League West Division and have a record of 90-69.

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