Every day at Yankees spring training, a different player or coach steps into the spotlight, revealing favorite foods, movies, and even dream dinner guests. This time, the focus is on Fernando Cruz, who began as a switch-hitter and owes his inspiration to a childhood hero.

Cal Raleigh, the Seattle Mariners’ switch-hitting catcher, has already cleared the fences this spring, but he is in no rush to repeat last season’s historic 60-home-run total. Instead, Raleigh remains committed to supporting the team through a balanced approach at the plate.

Cal Raleigh thrilled Seattle fans by smashing his 48th and 49th home runs, breaking the single-season record for catchers and lifting the Mariners to an 11-4 win over the Oakland Athletics. The switch-hitting catcher accomplished the feat in back-to-back innings, solidifying his place in baseball history.