Cal Raleigh, catcher for the Seattle Mariners, has been named the starting catcher for the American League in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. Raleigh recently hit two home runs in a Mariners victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, bringing his total to 35 home runs before the All-Star break. This achievement ties him with Ken Griffey Jr. for the most home runs in Mariners history before the break. Mariners' Dan Wilson highlighted Raleigh's home run consistency, comparing it to that of Griffey Jr. Raleigh's performance this season has been described as historic.