Big Dumper, Cal Raleigh
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Cal Raleigh on winning Home Run Derby
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The Seattle catcher is on a historic pace, hitting 38 home runs before the All-Star break. Some changes he made in the minor leagues have fueled his tear.
With a hot and humid night making perfect conditions for the long ball, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh won the 2025 T-Mobile Home Run Derby, defeating Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero in the finals.
Despite Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani still being at the top of their game, here is why Cal Raleigh may have a leg up on their individual seasons.
The Home Run Derby was a truly full-circle moment for Cal Raleigh – aka Big Dumper – with his dad, Todd Raleigh, on the mound throwing to him and his 15-year-old brother, Todd Raleigh Jr., behind the plate catching.
Cal Raleigh tuvo tanto éxito en el primer desafío mediante el umpire robot durante el Juego de Estrellas como el que había logrado en el Derbi de
Cincinnati Reds star Elly De La Cruz has turned down MLB Home Run Derby invitations three straight years but says he wants to eventually participate.
USA Baseball announced the decision before Cal Raleigh participated in the All-Star Home Run Derby. The 28-year-old entered the All-Star break leading the major leagues with 38 homers and 82 RBIs.