Cal Raleigh struggles offensively for Seattle Mariners in 2026 season

Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners is hitting.156 this season after 391 plate appearances, facing comparisons to Joe Gerhardt's historically poor 1885 season. Raleigh went 0-for-3 with a walk in a game against the Milwaukee Brewers on August 20. His decline has been stark, dropping from a 2025 season where he hit 60 home runs and was a top American League MVP candidate. Raleigh acknowledged his struggles, stating he needs to improve for the team's sake as the Mariners sit with a record of 59-67, impacting their playoff hopes.

• 2:28 AMYahoo Sports — Cal Raleigh is hitting .156 — and MLB history shows how bad it is