It doesn't take a deep dive to appreciate what Raleigh is doing this season. We do, however, reach an odd conclusion if you dive deep enough: Raleigh's effort has been more impressive than it appears.

Tucked all the way up in Seattle, Raleigh is no-longer quietly on pace for one of the greatest offensive seasons we’ve ever seen from a catcher, and is making a strong case he should be the favorite in the American League Most Valuable Player race with Aaron Judge.