The Seattle catcher is on a historic pace, hitting 38 home runs before the All-Star break. Some changes he made in the minor leagues have fueled his tear.

Cal Raleigh’s historic home run pace this season has been one of the sport’s most discussed storylines in the first half. And though Monday night’s T-Mobile Home Run Derby victory obviously won’t count toward his overall total,

Cal Raleigh and his mystery guest raised eyebrows with their appearance on the red carpet ahead of Tuesday night’s All-Star game.

Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has had one of the most impressive first halves by a catcher in recent MLB history. With a powerful streak leading into the All-Star break, Raleigh isn’t just standing out among catchers; he’s performing like one of the best hitters in baseball.

The MLB season's second half sees increasing interest in the AL MVP race as well as an emerging NL Rookie of the Year candidate.

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Raleigh will become the second-ever player to switch hit in the Derby ( Adley Rutschman in 2023, lost 2nd round), plus no catcher has ever won the derby. This is year 39 of the event, so odds are against Raleigh despite him being the favorite.

Andrew Nemec has covered high school sports and the recruiting landscape for more than a decade, with an emphasis on the former and current Pac-12 footprint. Nemec, who hosts his own radio show on ESPN-affiliate 1080 The FAN in Portland, Oregon, is a graduate of the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communication.