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.
According to Zac Hereth, two years ago, Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider made a comment about Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh. After Raleigh hit two home runs during 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 is now infamous, especially considering Raleigh's potential as the future MLB single-season home run record holder for catcher and switch-hitters.
Author's summary: Blue Jays struggle with Cal Raleigh.