Cal Raleigh

Professional baseball catcher for the Seattle Mariners

American Harrisonburg, VA

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional baseball catcher for the Seattle Mariners
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth26/11/1996
Age29 years
BirthplaceHarrisonburg, VA

Latest News about Cal Raleigh

12/07/2025

Cal Raleigh won the 2025 Home Run Derby, becoming the first catcher in MLB history to capture the event. The performance added to a historic power season in which he also broke multiple records tied to catchers, switch-hitters, and the Mariners.

01/03/2025

Raleigh agreed to a six-year, $105 million contract extension with the Seattle Mariners, securing his long-term future with the club. The deal included a seventh-year vesting player option and replaced his prior one-year agreement.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameCaleb John Raleigh
NicknameBig Dumper

Physical Stats & More

Height6'2" (1.88 m)
Weight235 lbs (106.6 kg)
Bats/ThrowsSwitch/Right

Educational Qualification(s)

High SchoolSmoky Mountain High School, Cullowhee, NC
CollegeFlorida State University, graduated 2020 with degree in business entrepreneurship

Family

Nephew ofMatt Raleigh

Career

MLB Debut11/07/2021
Draft2018 MLB Draft, 3rd round (90th overall) by Seattle Mariners
Key Achievements
  • 2024 Gold Glove and Platinum Glove winner
  • 2025 All-Star Game Home Run Derby winner
  • Multiple Silver Slugger finalist
  • Led AL with 125 RBI and majors with 60 HR in 2025
  • Signed a six-year, $105 million contract extension with the Mariners in March 2025

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. First catcher to homer from both sides of the plate in the same game at Fenway Park (15/05/2023)
2. Excelled as a pitch framer, elevating Mariners' rotation
3. Won 2025 Home Run Derby with dad pitching and brother catching
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