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RE: LeoThread 2025-10-22 15-39

in LeoFinance2 days ago

Part 5/10:

The answer appears to be yes. Expecting Raleigh to hit 60 home runs next season is unrealistic. While he had a breakout year, such production is exceptionally rare and unlikely to be replicated. Raleigh's value isn’t solely in power numbers but also in his above-average defensive skills behind the plate, which have been instrumental for the team.

Moving forward, the team might need to consider moving Raleigh to designated hitter or even first base to preserve his offensive potential and reduce the toll catching takes on him physically. The mental and physical demands of catching are intense, and expecting him to sustain a 60-homer pace year after year is unreasonable.

The State of the Mariners’ Pitching Staff