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Prolonged slump by Mariners' Cal Raleigh threatens Chris Davis' all-time hitless mark
TL;DR
Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners is on a 0-for-36 slump, raising concerns about breaking Chris Davis' all-time hitless record. His recent performance includes 16 strikeouts and only one line drive out.
Key points
- Cal Raleigh is on a 0-for-36 hitting slump
- Raleigh's performance includes 16 strikeouts
- He has only one line drive out in his last 40 plate appearances
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Examining the previous 40 plate appearances for slumping Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh breaks down like this:
- 16 strikeouts,
- 10 flyouts,
- five groundouts,
- three walks,
- three popouts,
- one double play,
- one sacrifice fly,
- one line out.
Of note, the 0-for-36 skid featured just one line drive out. Over the previous four MLB campaigns, Raleigh connected on a combined 151 home runs, including 60 in 2025.
This season has been a different story.
The first player in history to go 10 games without a hit and strike out at least 15 times, Raleigh is not only slumping; his All-Star bat has not been competitive.
On a historical level.
Former Baltimore Orioles infielder/outfielder possesses the longest non-pitcher hitless streak, Â during parts of 2018 and '19.
Q&A
What is Cal Raleigh's current hitting slump?
Cal Raleigh is experiencing a 0-for-36 hitting slump, which has raised concerns about his performance.
How does Cal Raleigh's slump compare to Chris Davis' hitless record?
Raleigh's ongoing slump threatens to challenge Chris Davis' all-time record for the longest hitless streak in MLB history.
What were Cal Raleigh's statistics during his last 40 plate appearances?
In his last 40 plate appearances, Raleigh recorded 16 strikeouts, 10 flyouts, and only one line drive out.
