Who Won the 2025 Home Run Derby?
By [newsorbitdaily] · July 15, 2025
The long-awaited MLB Home Run Derby crowned its champion last night at Truist Park in Atlanta, and the result sent the baseball world buzzing. Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners emerged victorious in a power-packed showdown, defeating Junior Caminero of the Tampa Bay Rays 18–15 in the final round.
The Historic Victory
First-ever catcher to win the Derby: Cal Raleigh made history, becoming the first catcher and first switch-hitter to win the Home Run Derby
With this win, he joins Ken Griffey Jr. as one of only two Mariners to claim the title—helping Seattle tie the Yankees with four total Derby wins
Road to Triumph: Round-by-Round Recap
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Round 1
Raleigh posted 17 home runs, tying with Brent Rooker. He advanced thanks to a razor-thin tiebreaker—his longest shot measured just 0.08 ft (0.96 inches) farther than Rooker’s -
Semifinals
In a matchup against Pittsburgh’s Oneil Cruz, Raleigh exploded for 19 homers to Cruz’s 13, earning his spot in the finals -
Finals
Facing Rays phenom Junior Caminero—who led Round 1 with 21 homers—Raleigh powered through with 18 homers to Caminero’s 15, sealing the deal and the Derby crown.
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Total Derby homers: Raleigh clocked an incredible 54 home runs across all rounds, while Caminero totaled 44
Stars of the Show
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Oneil Cruz stunned with the longest home run of the night—a mammoth 513-foot blast, the farthest at Truist Park and among the longest ever in Derby history
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Junior Caminero, at just 22, nearly became the youngest Derby winner ever—captivating fans with his power surge in Rounds 1 and 2.
What’s Next?
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Fans can expect Raleigh to carry the Derby momentum into the second half of the season—where he already leads MLB with 38 regular-season homers, one shy of Barry Bonds’ 2001 All-Star break record
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For the Mariners, Raleigh’s performance may boost their playoff hopes—especially if he continues to anchor their offense behind the plate.
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