Mariners Cal Raleigh wins 2025 Home Run Derby
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The Seattle Mariners are set to commemorate Cal Raleigh's epic Home Run Derby win early in the second half of the season. On July 21 and 22 against the Milwauke
Cal Raleigh, the league's home-run leader heading into the All-Star break, headlines the list of competitors in the 2025 Home Run Derby.
But Raleigh's historic win was almost cut short in the first round when he hit 17 home runs, tying Brent Rooker for the final berth in the semifinals. By the slimmest margins, Raleigh moved on because his longest home run was 470.62 feet compared to Rooker's 470.54 feet, according to MLB.
Despite blowing a 6-0 advantage in the ninth, the National League beat the American League in a Home Run Derby swing off after regulation in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber collected the MVP after his clutch performance in the swing off,
New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge is the reigning American League MVP and is in contention to win the award for the third time in four seasons. But Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh could crash the party.