Mariners' Cal Raleigh Named AL Starting Catcher For 2025 MLB All-Star Game

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has been named the starting catcher for the American League in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, marking his first All-Star selection and the first Mariners starter since 2015. Raleigh leads Major League Baseball with 33 home runs and 71 RBIs before the All-Star break, ranking third all-time for home runs before July 1 behind Barry Bonds and Mark McGwire, and is on pace to break several records including the AL single-season home run record. Additionally, he will participate in the Home Run Derby, with his father Todd Raleigh set to pitch for him. Raleigh's breakout season features career highs in batting average (.272), on-base percentage (.383), slugging (.641), and stolen bases (9), putting him in contention for the AL MVP. Mariners manager Dan Wilson, a former All-Star catcher himself, praised Raleigh as a team player who elevates those around him. Raleigh has expressed relief that the intense All-Star voting and related publicity have concluded, allowing him to focus more on his performance.