Cal Raleigh on winning Home Run Derby
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The Seattle Mariners catcher is both a superb defender and also suddenly the best home-run hitter on the planet. He's even got the best nickname in the game, Big Dumper. Raleigh also has a wonderful perspective on the game of baseball. He revealed his thoughts to ESPN's Jeff Passan in a new feature story.
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.
Cal Raleigh's Home Run Derby victory was marked by a custom chain, estimated to be worth tens of thousands of dollars, and a $1 million prize. The Mar
Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh called the first successful ball-strike challenge in major league history in the bottom of the first at the 2025 All-Star Game. It resulted in a ball becoming a strike for Tigers southpaw Tarik Skubal, which resulted in a strikeout of Padres third baseman Manny Machado.
The Detroit Tigers landed criticism for their approach to a ninth inning at-bat involving Seattle Mariners star Cal Raleigh. The slugger was one home run