MLB Home Run Derby was a big hit for ESPN. ESPN and ESPN2 televised the annual contest on Monday. Seattle Mariners All-Star catcher Cal Raleigh continued his torrid start to the 2025 season by winning without any room to spare.

Cal Raleigh's victory in the annual MLB Home Run Derby on Monday offered ESPN a step in the right direction. The event drew an average audience of 5,729,000 vie

A stage like the Home Run Derby is a perfect match for Chisholm, who is one of the more exciting and flamboyant players in the game. The 27-year-old has been on a tear at the plate since returning from an early-season oblique injury. He’ll try to continue that level of success in Atlanta.

Ahead of the 2025 Home Run Derby, let's take a trip down memory lane and look at the longest homers in the event's history.

What you need to know about this year's hitters -- and the coaches, fathers and stepfathers they chose for their biggest moment.

Raleigh will become the second-ever player to switch hit in the Derby ( Adley Rutschman in 2023, lost 2nd round), plus no catcher has ever won the derby. This is year 39 of the event, so odds are against Raleigh despite him being the favorite.

Heyward was joined by former Cubs right fielder Nick Castellanos to host the event at the North Austin Center, which is home to the Jason Heyward Baseball Academy.

Detroit Tigers star Riley Greene received multiple invitations from MLB to participate in the 2025 Home Run Derby at Truist Park. He declined them.