Update the Big Dumper dinger counter. TheSeattle Marinersmight havelost 10-3to theNew York Yankeesin the Bronx on Tuesday, July 8, butCal Raleighhit his 36th home run of the season. Raleigh's latest tater was noteworthy, particularly for Mariners fans. He passes Ken Griffey Jr. for the most home runs hit by a Mariners player before the All-Star break. Griffey hit 35 before the Midsummer Classic in 1998. Raleigh also continues to close in onBarry Bonds' mark of 39 home runsbefore the 2001 All-Star break. Bonds finished witha record 73 home runsthat season. Cal Raleigh passes Ken Griffey Jr. for the most home runs hit by a Mariner before the All-Star break!#TridentsUppic.twitter.com/TZ801UvzZJ — Seattle Mariners (@Mariners)July 9, 2025 The record for most home runs hit by a catcherover a full seasonis 48, which theKansas City Royals'Salvador Perezaccomplished in 2021. Cal Raleigh,Seattle Mariners- 36 Aaron Judge,New York Yankees- 34 Shohei Ohtani,Los Angeles Dodgers- 31 Eugenio Suárez,Arizona Diamondbacks- 28 Kyle Schwarber,Philadelphia Phillies- 27 The biggest stories, every morning. Stay up-to-date on all the key sports developments bysubscribing to USA TODAY Sports' newsletter. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Cal Raleigh hits home run No. 36, passes Ken Griffey Jr.