A wave of excitement is sweeping through T-Mobile Park and the broader baseball community following a major announcement made earlier today by Seattle Mariners head coach Dan Wilson, in coordination with Seattle University and Mariners ownership.
In a message relayed through Chancellor of Seattle University, and communicated by John W. Stanton, owner of the Seattle Mariners, a special joint announcement was made that has fans of both college and professional baseball buzzing.
Coach Dan Wilson officially named star catcher Cal Raleigh as the new mentor and ambassador for collegiate catchers across the NCAA, in a groundbreaking collaboration between the Seattle Mariners and Seattle University’s baseball program.
The partnership marks a historic first—a professional MLB player and key team leader like Raleigh taking on an active developmental role with college-level athletes. This initiative is expected to bolster the Mariners’ ties with the NCAA and build a direct talent pipeline through mentorship, training camps, and leadership programs.
“We’re building a legacy of excellence, not just on the field, but in the next generation of baseball,” said Coach Dan Wilson during the press briefing. “Cal’s leadership, skill, and passion for the game make him the perfect role model for young catchers rising through the ranks.”
The announcement was met with cheers at T-Mobile Park and a flood of positive reactions across social media, as Mariners fans, Seattle U students, and the broader National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) community hailed this as a new era in player development and inter-league collaboration.
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