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Pat McAfee Labels Cal Raleigh Baseball’s ‘Big Dumper’ at Home Run Derby

McAfee’s off-color introduction on national television highlights a clash over sports broadcast propriety

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ESPN personality Pat McAfee introduces Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners before the 2025 Home Run Derby.

Overview

  • McAfee served as emcee for the Home Run Derby in Atlanta and opened the broadcast with an interview of Shohei Ohtani.
  • He introduced Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh as “Big Dumper” and proclaimed he has “the fattest ass in all of professional sports” on live ESPN coverage.
  • The unfiltered remark has divided viewers and media, with some family-oriented fans voicing surprise at the explicit language.
  • There have been no reported disciplinary actions against McAfee, whose unconventional commentary continues to resonate on social media.
  • Raleigh entered the All-Star break leading MLB with 38 homers and is embracing the nickname through branded merchandise.