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.

Leading MLB with 38 home runs, Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is in the midst of a historic first half, earning a spot in the Home Run Derby and a future role with Team USA. Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has had one of the most impressive first halves by a catcher in recent MLB history.

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh starts in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. He is the sixth Florida State baseball alum to play the Midsummer Classic.