Cal Raleigh becomes 1st catcher to win Home Run Derby
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Seattle Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh won the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby, the first time a catcher has taken home the title
Mariners Cal Raleigh claimed the final spot in the first round of the Home Run Derby over Athletics all-star Brent Rooker by an inch. Here is Rooker's reaction.
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.