US EditionSeattle's Cal Raleigh becomes first catcher and switch-hitter to win Home Run Derby
ATLANTA, JUL 15 – Cal Raleigh hit 38 home runs before the All-Star break and narrowly advanced through rounds before winning the derby as the first catcher and switch-hitter champion.
- Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh claimed victory in the 2025 MLB All-Star Home Run Derby in Atlanta on Monday night, narrowly edging out Tampa Bay's Junior Caminero with a final round score of 18 to 15.
- Raleigh entered the derby as the big leagues home run leader with 38 homers at the All-Star break, reflecting his strong start and high expectations entering the event.
- He narrowly edged out Brent Rooker by less than an inch on his longest home run to move past the opening round, then defeated Oneil Cruz in the semifinals, ultimately becoming the first catcher and first switch-hitter to claim the annual derby title.
- Raleigh said, "Usually the guy leading the league in homers doesn't win the whole thing," and called winning with his family present "awesome," highlighting the experience's significance.
- Raleigh’s victory made him the second Mariners player to win the derby after Ken Griffey Jr., and his strong season keeps him in the American League MVP race alongside Aaron Judge.
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HOME RUN DERBY: The Year of Cal Raleigh continues
Peninsula Daily News Peninsula Daily News - Your #1 News Source for the Olympic Peninsula, Port Angeles, Sequim, Port Townsend and beyond. ATLANTA — To know what Monday night meant, you have to go back to the video. HOME RUN DERBY: The Year of Cal Raleigh continues Pierre LaBossiere
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Cal Raleigh of Seattle approached the Jonron Derbi of the Game of Stars as a day on the lawn.
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The Mariners' catcher leads the Major Leagues with 38 home runs at the All-Star break.
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