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Cal Raleigh Becomes First Catcher to Win MLB Home Run Derby

He defeated Junior Caminero 18–15 in the final round to claim a $1 million prize.

Este lunes se llevará a cabo el Home Run Derby de las Grandes Ligas en Atlanta. (Foto: Especial GH)
Jul 14, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; The National Anthem during the 2025 Home Run Derby at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Cal Raleigh se coronó campeón del Home Run Derby 2025, con su padre como pitcher y su hermano como receptor. (Fotos: Seattle Mariners / MLB)
Cal Raleigh, líder jonronero de las Grandes Ligas ya se apuntó como receptor del Team USA para el Clásico Mundial de Beisbol 2026. (Foto: @mlb)

Overview

  • He built on his MLB-leading 38 season homers by delivering 54 during the Derby’s three rounds.
  • In the semifinals Raleigh outslugged Oneil Cruz with 19 homers while Junior Caminero edged Byron Buxton 8–7 to reach the final.
  • Oneil Cruz launched the competition’s longest home run at 513 feet en route to the semifinals.
  • The Derby featured a timed, three-round format that granted bonus swings for any homer traveling over 425 feet.
  • Eight premier sluggers, including several first-time participants, competed at Truist Park in Atlanta as part of All-Star Week.