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Pat McAfee’s ‘Big Dumper’ Home Run Derby Intro Turns Cal Raleigh into National Phenomenon

Raleigh’s butt-focused nickname has dominated talk shows, selling out merchandise after his record Derby performance.

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