Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners won the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby, making history as the first catcher and the first outright switch-hitter to ever win the competition. The event was held on July 14, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta during the MLB All-Star festivities.
🏆 Key Highlights
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Final showdown: Raleigh defeated Junior Caminero of the Tampa Bay Rays by a score of 18–15 in the final round.
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Historic feats:
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First catcher in MLB history to win the Home Run Derby.
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First switch-hitter to win the event outright (past wins by switch-hitters were shared titles).
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Stellar performance:
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Hit a total of 54 home runs across all rounds: 17 in Round 1, 19 in the Semifinals, and 18 in the Final.
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Advanced past Brent Rooker in the first round via a tiebreaker, winning by just 0.08 feet—roughly one inch.
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Family affair: Raleigh’s father, Todd Raleigh, pitched to him while his brother Todd Jr. caught behind the plate.
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Prize and prestige: Took home the $1 million winner’s purse and wore a custom heavyweight Derby chain to celebrate.
📊 Final Round Stats
| Player | Final HRs | Total HRs (All Rounds) |
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| Cal Raleigh (Mariners) | 18 | 54 |
| Junior Caminero (Rays) | 15 | 44 |
Raleigh entered the Derby already leading MLB with 38 home runs at the All-Star break, showcasing his dominant power this season. His win was not just a statistical triumph but a moment of personal and historical significance, combining family, skill, and sports legacy into one unforgettable night.
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