Aaron Judge may be in the middle of an American League MVP race with Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, but the New York Yankees star is still enjoying watching his counterpart play this season.

Seattle Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh won the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby, the first time a catcher has taken home the title

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

What's the most amazing thing Cal Raleigh has done for the Mariners this year? Columnist Jim Moore, aka @cougsgo, takes a look.

Monday night was Cal Raleigh's shining moment. By mashing a total of 54 home runs, the All-Star Seattle Mariners catcher won the 2025 Home Run Derby in resounding fashion. But while doing so, Raleigh's perfect (and hilarious) nickname of "Big Dumper" really came to prominence for a national audience.

Raleigh fulfilled another dream by participating, and winning, Monday's Home Run Derby and he brought his family along again. Todd was rewarded with the job of throwing to him. His 15-year-old brother, Todd Jr., took Cal's usual spot behind the plate.

Raleigh will become the second-ever player to switch hit in the Derby ( Adley Rutschman in 2023, lost 2nd round), plus no catcher has ever won the derby. This is year 39 of the event, so odds are against Raleigh despite him being the favorite.