Overview

• During the Home Run Derby, Pat McAfee introduced Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh as “Big Dumper,” declaring he has “the fattest ass in all of professional sports” on ESPN’s national broadcast.
• Raleigh became the first catcher ever to win the All-Star Home Run Derby, entering the break with a league-leading 38 homers and 82 RBIs.
• The “Big Dumper” moniker, coined by teammate Jarred Kelenic in 2020 and spotlighted by YES Network’s on-air zooms, has evolved from clubhouse banter into mainstream media fodder.
• Talk-show hosts on FOX Sports and MSNBC’s Morning Joe have debated and joked about the nickname, with some hosts expressing mortification at its crude focus.
• Demand for “Big Dumper” merchandise has surged at T-Mobile Park and online retailers, with jerseys and branded gear reportedly selling out.