SEATTLE — Sports Illustrated announced today that catcher Cal Raleigh has been named “Breakout Star of the Year” for 2025. The award encompasses athletes of all sports and recognizes one who unexpectedly dominated the sports conversation, making the leap from skilled performer to household name.
Raleigh, 29, was named the Silver Slugger Award winner at catcher, the first catcher in franchise history to receive the award, as well as MLBPA Players Choice Awards’ Player of the Year and American League Outstanding Player, and Sporting News’ MLB Player of the Year.