Raleigh Makes History at the 2025 Home Run Derby! 🏆⚾️

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Raleigh Makes History at the 2025 Home Run Derby! 🏆⚾️ http://newsplusglobe.com/ 📝 Description: In a legendary performance at Truist Park, Cal Raleigh became the first-ever catcher (and switch-hitter) to win the Home Run Derby, crushing 54 homers across three rounds and defeating Junior Caminero 18–15 in the final. Backed by a family affair—his dad on the mound and brother behind the plate—he also tied historic Mariners icon Ken Griffey Jr. as Derby champions. With a jaw-dropping 464‑foot shot and elite 105.5 mph exit velocity, Raleigh’s win was unforgettable. Catch all the highlights and hear him reflect on this surreal moment!  🔖 Hashtags: #CalRaleigh #HomeRunDerby #MLBHistory #FirstCatcherChampion #SwitchHitter #FamilyMoment #MarinersPride #AllStarWeek #DerbyChampion #BaseballLegend #Derby2025

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00:00Baseball history was made in Atlanta.

00:03Cal Raleigh, Seattle's big.

00:05Bat, just became the first catcher ever to win the home run derby.

00:11At Truist Park, Raleigh crushed a total of 54 home runs,

00:15taking down junior Kimonero 18 to 15 in a nail-biting final.

00:21He narrowly survived the first round on a tiebreaker,

00:24then turned on the power.

00:26Not only is he the first catcher to ever win the derby,

00:29he's also a switch hitter, showing off power from both sides of the plate.

00:34The crowd? Electric.

00:35The swings? Legendary.

00:38Cal Raleigh, you're in the record books now.

00:41Want more All-Star Week highlights?

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