Clutch DNA: Why Cal Raleigh Owns the Big Moments

Remember September 2022? Cal Raleigh does — he hit a walk-off home run that ended the Mariners’ 21-year playoff drought. That moment wasn’t a fluke. Raleigh has earned a reputation for coming through when it counts, and he’s done it time and again since.

Whether it’s launching bombs in extra innings or gunning down would-be base stealers, Raleigh’s got ice in his veins. With every big moment, he’s showing he’s more than just a good player — he’s a franchise cornerstone.