Big Dumper is ready to take on the world. Mariners All-Star catcher and MLB home run leader Cal Raleigh announced on Monday that he will join Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. (And then he went out and won the T-Mobile Home Run Derby.

USA Baseball announced the decision before Cal Raleigh participated in the All-Star Home Run Derby. The 28-year-old entered the All-Star break leading the major leagues with 38 homers and 82 RBIs.

Raleigh announced on All-Star media day that he will be officially joining the roster for the World Baseball Classic next year. Raleigh will join Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., and New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge, who will serve as Team USA's captain, in competing for the championship.

Raleigh is not only set to start at catcher for the American League in Tuesday night’s All-Star Game, but he’ll also be competing in his first-ever Home Run Derby on Monday. No catcher has ever won the event, but Raleigh is in a prime position to make history as the betting favorite, according to DraftKings Sportsbook.

Cal Raleigh will play for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The Seattle Mariners catcher leads MLB in home runs. His inclusion sparks excit

Former Florida State catcher Cal Raleigh, aka The Big Dumper, takes part in his first Home Run Derby and is an All-Star Game starter.

Cal Raleigh, a former Smoky Mountain standout, will compete in the Home Run Derby with his dad, former Tennessee coach Todd Raleigh, pitching.