Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (44) warms up before a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Aug. 14. Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Seattle Mariners Stars Go Viral For Incredible Player's Weekend Bats

Originally posted on Seattle Mariners on SI
By Brady Farkas | Last updated Aug 15, 2025 8:15 PM ET

Friday marked the beginning of Major League Baseball's annual "Player's Weekend," which runs parallel to the first weekend of the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Penn.

"Players Weekend" affords players the opportunity to channel their inner-kid and show off some creativity. Part of that creativity comes in the form of custom bats and cleats, which several Seattle Mariners players took full advantage of.

Cal Raleigh

Affectionally known as 'The Big Dumper,' Raleigh has leaned into the nickname this season, and his Player's Weekend bats reflect that. His bats have a section that say "Big butt.... even bigger bombs." With a league-leading 45 home runs entering play on Friday, the bat certainly seems appropriate. Raleigh also won the Home Run Derby during All-Star week in Atlanta, Georgia.

Cal’s bats say “big butt, even bigger bombs.” pic.twitter.com/xhN1JIg7hk
— Brady Farkas (@RefuseToLosePod) August 15, 2025

The top side of the bat features Mariners' style writing that says "Big Dumper."

The other side of Cal’s bats… pic.twitter.com/Uhl26QrtaO
— Brady Farkas (@RefuseToLosePod) August 15, 2025

Julio Rodriguez

Rodriguez had multiple bats that he was showing off in the M's dugout, but his best one was a tribute to M's legend (and good friend) Ichiro Suzuki. Ichiro was just inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Rodriguez has a bat with his likeness (complete with sunglasses) and accomplishments.

Better pic! pic.twitter.com/tKGyoXBa2e
— Brady Farkas (@RefuseToLosePod) August 15, 2025

Eugenio Suarez

Straight out of your favorite Little League Game, Suarez has the classic "double bubble" style bat, which says "Maple Flavored," as in the style of bat he's swinging.