Major League Baseball's current home run leader, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, will participate in the 2025 Home Run Derby, the league announced Friday. This year's derby will take place on July 14 at Truist Park, the Atlanta Braves ' home stadium in Cumberland, Georgia.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. will slug with the game's best during All-Star festivities in his home ballpark for the 2025 Home Run Derby.

Ronald Acuña Jr. of the host Braves was announced as the first of the eight hitters who will compete in the All-Star Home Run Derby at Atlanta’s Truist Park on July 14.