Cal Raleigh Crowned King at Thrilling 2025 Home Run Derby in Truist Park
The 2025 T-Mobile Home Run Derby at Truist Park in Atlanta was nothing short of legendary. Under the bright lights and the electric energy of a sold-out crowd, fans witnessed a slugfest that delivered fireworks from the first swing to the very last. And in the end, it was Cal Raleigh — Seattle’s powerhouse catcher — who made history by becoming the first catcher to win the Derby.
Imagine this: Raleigh, nicknamed “Big Dumper,” steps up to the plate with his dad pitching and his brother catching. It was more than just a competition — it was a family affair, and it fueled one of the most memorable Derby performances in years. Raleigh had already blasted 38 home runs in the first half of the season, and on Monday night, he added 54 more to his Derby total, showing the world why he’s one of the premier power hitters in the game right now.
But Raleigh’s journey wasn’t easy. In the opening round, he barely squeaked past Brent Rooker with a 17-home run tie that was decided by the slimmest of margins — just 0.08 feet on their longest homers. From there, he caught fire. In the semifinals, he toppled Oneil Cruz, who had just sent a ball a jaw-dropping 513 feet into the Atlanta night. And in the finals, Raleigh faced off against 22-year-old rising star Junior Caminero, who gave him a serious run with 44 total home runs and an average distance of 435 feet.
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Still, Raleigh stayed locked in. He tied Caminero’s 15 homers in regulation with a clutch blast just before the buzzer, then hammered three more in bonus time to seal his victory with 18 in the finals. Six straight homers in one stretch highlighted the raw, rhythmic power that defined his night.
Meanwhile, Caminero proved he’s the future, showing elite power with multiple homers over 470 feet and exit velocities that topped 113 mph. Oneil Cruz, too, turned heads with raw strength, belting some of the longest and hardest-hit balls in Derby history, including that 513-foot monster — tied for the longest Derby homer not hit in Coors Field.
The field was stacked: hometown favorite Matt Olson, the explosive Byron Buxton, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Brent Rooker, James Wood — all of them brought something special. But it was Raleigh’s consistency, poise, and incredible switch-hitting ability that separated him from the pack.
For fans at Truist Park, it wasn’t just about the home runs. It was about watching new legends form before their eyes. From Caminero’s dazzling debut to Raleigh’s emotional, triumphant night with his family by his side, the 2025 Home Run Derby delivered a perfect blend of drama, power, and unforgettable baseball moments.
And as the last ball sailed over the wall into the Georgia night, it was clear: Cal Raleigh didn’t just win a title — he etched his name into Derby lore forever.
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