Cal Raleigh’s victory in Monday night’s Home Run Derby saw a significant increase in viewership, with ESPN reporting a 5% boost compared to 2024. The Seattle catcher secured an average audience of 5,729,000 viewers, surpassing the previous year’s total of 5,451,000 when Teoscar Hernández won the title. Raleigh’s father, Todd, was his personal pitcher, while his 15-year-old brother, Todd Jr., served as catcher. The win marks a notable achievement for Raleigh, who leads the majors with 38 homers and 82 RBIs, and will start as the American League’s catcher in Tuesday’s All-Star Game. This victory also makes Raleigh the second Mariners player to win the Derby, following Ken Griffey Jr.’s three-time win.
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