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Mariners' Cal Raleigh Wins First Home Run Derby Leading MLB with 38 Homers
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, nicknamed "Big Dumper," has had a breakout 2025 season, leading MLB with 38 home runs at the All-Star break and becoming the first switch-hitter and catcher to win the All-Star Home Run Derby. Raleigh advanced through the derby by hitting 17 home runs in the first round, 19 in the semifinals, and 18 in the final round, defeating Tampa Bay's Junior Caminero. His success is bolstered by an exceptional right-handed batting performance against left-handed pitchers, where he has posted a .333/.382/.853 slash line, the highest OPS among right-handed hitters in MLB this season. The nickname "Big Dumper" originated as an inside joke among Mariners prospects in 2020 and gained popularity after Raleigh's MLB debut in 2021, becoming a fan favorite embraced by both Raleigh and the Mariners organization. Raleigh's performance and persona have made him one of the biggest stories of the MLB All-Star festivities, with comparisons to legendary Mariners players like Ken Griffey Jr., the last team member to win the derby. This season marks Raleigh's rise from a promising hitter to a mainstream star with a unique blend of power, versatility, and fan appeal.

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