Seattle’s “Big Dumper” Drops Bombs

Cal Raleigh’s nickname may be “Big Dumper,” but the Mariners catcher has been anything but clunky at the plate. With over 30 homers before June, Raleigh is in rare air—and humble about it. The switch-hitting backstop credits his deep scouting habits and catcher’s perspective for his offensive success. Off the field? He’s just “an average-looking dude” walking hotel lobbies unbothered.