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Cal Raleigh First Catcher, Switch-Hitter to Claim Home Run Derby Title

His win hinged on a Statcast tiebreaker that awarded him a 470.61-foot homer over Brent Rooker’s 470.53.

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 14: Oneil Cruz #15 of the Pittsburgh Pirates reacts during the Home Run Derby at Truist Park on July 14, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Overview

  • He defeated Junior Caminero 18-15 in the final to secure the 2025 title and a $1 million prize.
  • After both sluggers hit 17 homers in round one, Raleigh edged Brent Rooker by a 0.08-foot margin with his longest measured drive.
  • Todd Raleigh Sr. threw to his son and 15-year-old Todd Jr. caught, highlighting a family-led performance on the Derby stage.
  • Oneil Cruz recorded the night’s longest blast at 513 feet and Junior Caminero’s 21-homer opener powered his run to the final.
  • Bracket-style timing and Hawk-Eye Statcast measurements demonstrated MLB’s emphasis on faster rounds and precise tie resolution.