On Wednesday night against the Colorado Rockies, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh made history. He hit two home runs in the Mariners’ 9-2 division-clinching win, with his eighth-inning blast marking his 60th of the season. That makes Raleigh just the seventh player in MLB history to reach 60 home runs in a single season.
The moment became even more memorable thanks to a fan who caught Raleigh’s historic home run and immediately gave it to a nearby child. The Mariners quickly took notice and went on social media to identify the fan.
The next day, the team arranged a meet-and-greet between Raleigh and the generous fan, named Glenn, along with his family. They were presented with a bat signed by Raleigh, with the message: “Glenn, thanks for being a good guy and nice catch.”
This act stood in stark contrast to negative incidents earlier this season, like the “Phillies Karen,” who grabbed a home run ball from a child, drawing widespread criticism. Glenn’s generosity drew praise across social media, even though some debated the potential value of the ball in auctions.
Raleigh still has three games left to chase Aaron Judge’s 62-home run record from 2022, but the night will be remembered not just for his milestone, but for the fan’s selfless act and the Mariners’ recognition of it.