Cal Raleigh, a standout player for the Seattle Mariners, clinched his first All-Star Home Run Derby title by defeating Junior Caminero 18-15 in the final. Raleigh entered the break with a league-best 38 home runs and became the first catcher and switch-hitter to win the event's title. He advanced through the rounds, initially winning a tiebreaker against Brent Rooker and later defeating Oneil Cruz in the semifinals. Raleigh's father pitched for him, and he expressed joy in sharing the experience with his family.
Cal Raleigh, nicknamed Big Dumper, won his first All-Star Home Run Derby by defeating Junior Caminero 18-15, becoming the first switch-hitter and catcher to win the title.
Raleigh had a standout performance leading up to the Derby, entering with a major league-leading 38 home runs, and is just the second Mariners player to win after Ken Griffey Jr.
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