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.

Fresh faces take the batter’s box in Atlanta on Monday night for the 2025 Home Run Derby. The all-star event has seven first-time participants, including the Washington Nationals’ James Wood. The lone experienced player in the Derby,

Nationals outfielder James Wood can add “pummeled 486-foot homer in the T-Mobile Home Run Derby” to his blossoming Major League resume. Wood, 22, made his Derby debut on Monday night at Truist Park. He hit 16 home runs in the first round,

Seattle’s Cal Raleigh and Tampa Bay’s Junior Caminero advanced to the final round of the All-Star Home Run Derby

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood became the third player to announce he will take part in the Home Run Derby.