Cal Raleigh Makes Announcement Ahead of 6th Mariners Season

As Raleigh continues to grow his presence in MLB as one of the faces of the league, he has also been making moves off the field.  

He partnered with Franklin Sports last season, most notably when the two collaborated on a custom pair of batting gloves to commemorate his Home Run Derby victory during All-Star weekend. 

Franklin Sports is a sporting goods company that manufactures a wide range of apparel and athletic equipment. On Tuesday, Raleigh announced that the partnership would continue on Instagram, revealing that he had extended his deal with the brand. “The work continues. @calraleigh in Franklin for seasons to come,” the post read. 

The extension is significant because it reflects Raleigh’s rising national profile and his growing marketability, something that often parallels a player’s ascent into true superstar territory.  

For the Mariners, having their franchise player become a recognizable figure beyond Seattle only strengthens the organization’s visibility and appeal. And for Raleigh, it reinforces his status as one of the sport’s most influential players, both on and off the field. 

Back on the baseball side, Raleigh’s 2025 season was one of the most memorable campaigns by any catcher in MLB history, and while it will be difficult to replicate, he is one of the few players capable of doing so.  

He is already an All‑Star, Gold and Platinum Glove winner and Silver Slugger recipient. Last year, he once again graded out as one of the league’s best defensive catchers, routinely stealing strikes for his pitching staff with elite framing.  

Across 159 games, he posted a .247 batting average, .359 on‑base percentage and .948 OPS. His 60 home runs not only led MLB but set single‑season records for any player in Mariners history, any catcher and any switch hitter.