Cal Raleigh brings the crown to Seattle, winning the 2025 Home Run Derby! Relive his epic final round and see why he's the first Mariner since Griffey Jr. to win.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
While the Seattle Mariners are officially on their All-Star break, catcher Cal Raleigh decided to skip the memo on taking it easy. In a spectacular display of power, Raleigh mashed his way to victory in the 2025 T-Mobile Home Run Derby, bringing a title back to Seattle and giving Mariners fans a massive reason to celebrate during the midsummer pause.
It’s a dream come true to do this in front of Mariners fans and represent Seattle.
In a performance that will go down in Mariners lore, Cal Raleigh launched an incredible 18 home runs in the final round to clinch the Home Run Derby title. The crowd was electric with every swing as Raleigh became the first Mariner to win the prestigious event since the legendary Ken Griffey Jr. It wasn't just a win; it was a statement that Seattle's power is a force to be reckoned with on the national stage.
Raleigh's heroics provide the perfect jolt of energy for a team already riding high. Before the break, the Mariners dismantled the Detroit Tigers in a 15-7 slugfest on July 12, showcasing an offense that is firing on all cylinders. While the team has been quiet on the transaction front today, they did make a small tweak before the festivities began, activating RHP Carlos Vargas from the paternity list and optioning LHP Tayler Saucedo to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday. It's a small move, but it shows the front office is constantly fine-tuning the roster for the stretch run.
The All-Star break has been anything but quiet, thanks to our new Derby King. With Cal's crown secured and the team resting up after a dominant win, the anticipation for the second half of the season is at a fever pitch. Get ready, Mariners fans, the real chase begins when the season resumes.
