Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh made a household name for himself by winning the Home Run Derby at Truist Park in Atlanta. With the win, he became the first catcher in baseball history to win the Derby,

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.

There's not much better than the game's best power hitters showing off their strength and skill during the Derby. Tonight, we'll get to witness James Wood, Byron Buxton, Oneil Cruz, Jazz Chisholm, Cal Raleigh, Matt Olson, Junior Caminero and Brent Rooker battle it out to decide the 2025 champion.

Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has had one of the most impressive first halves by a catcher in recent MLB history. With a powerful streak leading into the All-Star break, Raleigh isn’t just standing out among catchers; he’s performing like one of the best hitters in baseball.

Raleigh became the first catcher in Home Run Derby history to win the event, outlasting Junior Caminero in the finals.

Eight sluggers squared off in the annual MLB Home Run Derby on Monday, July 14, 2025, and Cal Raleigh beat Junior Caminero to win it all.

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, nicknamed ‘Big Dumper’, put up a top show at the 2025 T-Mobile Home Run Derby on Monday

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Cal Raleigh Advanced Past Brent Rooker in Home Run Derby in Questionable Fashion.