Avoiding Seattle Mariners' Raleigh not so simple for Toronto

Avoiding Seattle Mariners' Raleigh not so simple for Toronto

The Blue Jays found out the downside of pitching around Seattle Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh during Game 2 of the ALCS.

Just two years ago, Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider uttered a now-infamous quote about Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh. Raleigh had just blasted two home runs during a comeback, extra-innings win in Toronto in April 2023, and Schneider wasn’t all that complimentary when speaking about the future MLB single-season home run record holder for catcher and switch-hitters.

“He’s hitting .200,” Schneider said at the time. “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.

Author's summary: Blue Jays struggle with pitching around Cal Raleigh.

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