Quick Info
| Profession | Professional baseball catcher for the Seattle Mariners |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 26/11/1996 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Harrisonburg, VA |
Latest News about Cal Raleigh
Cal Raleigh was voted the overall Player of the Year and American League Outstanding Player in the 2025 Players' Choice Awards by the MLB Players Association. The 28-year-old catcher finished the season with 60 home runs, 125 RBIs, 110 runs scored, 24 doubles, and 14 stolen bases.
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.
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 Name | Caleb John Raleigh |
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| Nickname | Big Dumper |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'2" (1.88 m) |
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| Weight | 235 lbs (106.6 kg) |
| Bats/Throws | Switch/Right |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Smoky Mountain High School, Cullowhee, NC |
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| College | Florida State University, graduated 2020 with degree in business entrepreneurship |
Family
| Nephew of | Matt Raleigh |
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Career
| MLB Debut | 11/07/2021 |
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| Draft | 2018 MLB Draft, 3rd round (90th overall) by Seattle Mariners |
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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 |