Seattle Mariners’ Cal Raleigh
A Heartwarming Gesture: The 60th HR Ball Returns to a Young Fan
… As Mariners Celebrate Generosity on the Field
Published September 26, 2025 6:33 AM PDT
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Updated September 26, 2025 7:21 AM PDT
In what can only be described as a fairy tale wrap-up, the narrative surrounding Cal Raleigh‘s historic 60th home run ball culminates in joy for all participants involved.
The Mariners took to X to announce they invited the kind-hearted fan who first caught the ball to T-Mobile Park for a heartfelt thank-you, recognizing his generous spirit in giving the ball to a young boy.
Raleigh met with the fortunate fan, identified as Glenn Mutti-Driscoll, a hydrogeologist by profession, and shared a memorable moment on the field where he surprised Glenn with a signed bat.
Raleigh’s signature on the bat wished, “Glenn, thanks for being a good guy & nice catch!”
Moreover, Raleigh took the time to pose for photographs with Mutti-Driscoll and his family before heading back to help secure a Mariners win against the Rockies that very evening.
Meanwhile, the young boy, the recipient of the legendary ball, also received some Mariners merchandise as part of this charming exchange.
A moment that will last a lifetime! pic.twitter.com/xDpUmgShV6
— Seattle Mariners – y (@Mariners) September 25, 2025
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According to an update from the boy’s father, Galan Ruelos, the Mariners exchanged an autographed Raleigh bat for the historic ball.
Thus, the historic ball, estimated by an auction expert to be worth approximately $200,000, has now found a new home with Raleigh, potentially standing beside his forthcoming American League MVP trophy on the mantle!
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