Cal Raleigh will represent Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, expressing that it is an incredible honor and a dream for many athletes. He leads Major League Baseball with 38 home runs and 82 RBIs and is set to participate in his first All-Star Game. Raleigh is among several players committed to Team USA, joining notable names like Aaron Judge and Paul Skenes. The U.S. aims to recover after a loss to Japan in the 2023 championship game. Raleigh also made history as the first catcher and second Mariners player to win the Home Run Derby.
"It's an incredible honor," Raleigh said of representing his country in the tournament. "I think every kid who plays sports, that crosses everybody's mind."
"Growing up, watching Miracle, Rocky IV, you love the USA and want to play for your country. To get that opportunity is something you can't pass up and something I think is going to be amazing."
Raleigh has been one of the best stories in baseball this season as he leads the Majors with 38 home runs and 82 RBI in 94 games.
Raleigh became the first catcher and second-ever Mariners player to win the Home Run Derby, joining Ken Griffey Jr., who achieved the feat an MLB-record three times.
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