Those 54 homers hit by Mantle in 1961 are the record for a single-season home run total by a switch-hitter. That mark has stood for 64 years. Raleigh, in his magical season, has a chance to break it.

The New York Mets face the Seattle Mariners on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 (8/16/25) at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y. How to watch: Fans can watch the game for FREE via a trial of DirecTV or with a ...