Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has dreamed about playing in the Home Run Derby since he was a kid, and he has the video to prove it

The 2025 T-Mobile Home Run Derby will showcase some of the biggest stars from Major League Baseball as they swing for the fences on July 14. The lineup includes Atlanta Braves ' Ronald Acuña Jr., making his third appearance in the competition, and the MLB home run leader, Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners.

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A video has been unearthed of an 8-year-old Cal Raleigh, now a Seattle Mariners All-Star, proclaiming to be the Home Run Derby champ.

Raleigh's dad Todd, who will be throwing to him at the Derby, shared a video to MLB's Daniel Kramer of the Seattle Mariners catcher at 8 years old sharing his goal of winning the Home Run Derby. Watch the cute video below where the young Raleigh declares that he's "the Home Run Derby champ."

Cal Raleigh will participate in the Home Run Derby as part of his first All-Star Game experience in Atlanta. “It’s a cool opportunity, and I’m going to enjoy it,” he said.

Rays 22-year old star third baseman Junior Caminero has been selected as an injury replacement for the 2025 All-Star Game, filling in for Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman. In doing so, Caminero has also accepted an invitation to participate in the 2025 Home Run Derby.