Which MLB catchers have the most home runs in a season?

Keith Jenkins

Aug 26, 2025, 01:03 PM

Catchers typically aren't the biggest sluggers in MLB lineups. Their priority isn't offense; it's defense.

Their top concern is to help amplify their pitcher's strengths while exploiting the opposing batter's weaknesses. They also direct the position of infield players based on the situation in the game.

Catchers must keep their eye on runners on the basepaths and provide the main line of defense for protecting the plate. Considering all of those responsibilities, it's usually a bonus when a catcher also swings a hot bat.

One catcher who is heating up the batter's box this season is "Big Dumper" Cal Raleigh. On June 20, the Seattle Mariners' switch-hitter broke Hall of Famer Johnny Bench's 1970 record for most home runs by a primary catcher before the All-Star break (28), hitting his 28th and 29th homers in Seattle's 9-4 win over the Chicago Cubs. On July 14, Raleigh became the first catcher to ever win the MLB Home Run Derby. He continued his hot streak on July 26, when he became the first catcher to hit 40 home runs before August in MLB history. On August 15, he became the first catcher since Mike Piazza with 100 RBI in consecutive seasons while playing at least 50% of his games behind the plate. On August 24, he drained his 48th and 49th home runs to surpass Salvador Perez as the MLB catcher with the most home runs in a season. On August 25, he became the first catcher in MLB history to hit 50 home runs in a season. With the feat, he also became the first MLB player to hit 50 homers in the 2025 season. Only time will tell where his home run total for the year lands.

Here is a look at the primary catchers with the most home runs in a single MLB season:

*From the start of the 2025 MLB season