The 2025 MLB Little League Classic took place in Williamsport, featuring a game between the Seattle Mariners and the New York Mets. Several prominent players participated in the event, including Mets outfielder Juan Soto and Mariners players Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodríguez, Randy Arozarena, and Andrés Muñoz. Soto and Francisco Lindor engaged with Little League players by signing autographs, while Soto also performed the 'Soto Shuffle' in response to chants from young fans. Cal Raleigh wore a chest protector adorned with youth baseball photos of his Mariners teammates and is known by the nickname 'The Big Dumper.' He also hit his 47th home run during the game. The Mets took the lead early and maintained it to defeat the Mariners. The event included lighthearted moments such as Julio Rodríguez sliding down the famous hill at the Little League World Series and Raleigh signing a toilet as a playful gesture. The game and festivities highlighted the connection between MLB players and the youth baseball community at the LLWS.
The Mets took the lead and never looked back as they defeat the Mariners in the Little League Classic 🗽 https://t.co/99fPuwKBrO
The Little Leaguers sitting behind home plate kept chanting for the Soto Shuffle and Juan Soto gave them what they wanted 🤣🕺 https://t.co/t0vYolKl7U
Mariners' Cal Raleigh honors teammates with Little League photos on chest protector https://t.co/wjnwUNkemR