Avoiding Seattle Mariners' Raleigh Not So Simple for Toronto
The Blue Jays learned the downside of pitching around Seattle Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh during Game 2 of the ALCS.
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider previously made a notable comment about Cal Raleigh. After Raleigh hit two home runs in a comeback, extra-innings win in Toronto in April 2023, Schneider said:
“He’s hitting .200,” ... “I know he’s done damage against us. … He’s obviously got big damage potential and he’s got a lot of strikeout potential, too, and when you execute your pitches, you usually get the job done.
This quote came just two years ago, and now Raleigh is the future MLB single-season home run record holder for catcher and switch-hitters.
Author's summary: Blue Jays struggle with pitching around Cal Raleigh.