Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) bats during the 2025 Home Run Derby at Truist Park on July 14. Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images

Seattle Mariners Fans, Other Seattle Pro Sports Teams React to Cal Raleigh's Home Run Derby Win

Originally posted on Seattle Mariners on SI
By Brady Farkas | Last updated Jul 15, 2025 3:45 PM ET

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh captured the Home Run Derby crown on Monday night, hitting 18 home runs in the final round to beat Junior Caminero of the Tampa Bay Rays.

It was a special night for Raleigh, who shared it with his father and brother, and for the Mariners, who continued to get some national exposure and attention.

And it was also a special night for Mariners fans, who were happy to see Raleigh recognized for his incredible season. His 38 home runs are the most ever by an American League player at the All-Star break.

Per the Seattle Seahawks on social media:

Big swings and a big win for Big Dumper.

Congrats Cal Raleigh on winning the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby!

Big swings and a big win for Big Dumper.

Congrats Cal Raleigh on winning the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby! pic.twitter.com/8mbf9l4Jlm
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) July 15, 2025

And from the Seattle Kraken:

A big win for big dumper

Congratulations to the @Mariners’ own Cal Raleigh!

A big win for big dumper

Congratulations to the @Mariners’ own Cal Raleigh! https://t.co/BTa5ake9CD
— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) July 15, 2025

From legendary Seattle sports radio personality Dave Grosby:

Is it possible that we are all living in a CalRaleigh vivid dream?

Is it possible that we are all living in a Cal Raleigh vivid dream?
— Dave Grosby (@Thegroz) July 15, 2025

Per Gregg Bell of the Tacoma News Tribune:

That was awesome.

The entire nation got to see what family means to CalRaleigh. And what the Mariners catcher means to his family.

This is so much better than the actual All-Star Game will be.

That was awesome.

The entire nation got to see what family means to Cal Raleigh. And what the Mariners catcher means to his family.

This is so much better than the actual All-Star Game will be.
— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) July 15, 2025

Per @MarinerMuse:

CAL RALEIGH WINS THE HOME RUN DERBY

CAL RALEIGH WINS THE HOME RUN DERBY pic.twitter.com/scrtvS8b9B
— Mariner Muse (@MarinerMuse) July 15, 2025

And from @ArchdukeCollins

Cal Raleigh is having the most unbelievable season of all time. He went from a very good player to a legitimate superstar in 3 months.

Cal Raleigh is having the most unbelievable season of all time. He went from a very good player to a legitimate superstar in 3 months.
— Sean Collins (@ArchdukeCollins) July 15, 2025

Raleigh will serve as the starting catcher for the American League All-Star team on Tuesday night before the Mariners begin the second half of the season on Friday against the Houston Astros.

This article first appeared on Seattle Mariners on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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