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USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Son of former Tennessee baseball head coach leads MLB in home runs
Son of former Tennessee baseball head coach leads MLB in home runs Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh is leading Major League Baseball in home runs during the 2025 season, following Friday's games. Raleigh has hit 24 home runs and recorded 49 RBIs for the Mariners in 2025. Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers is second in home runs (23), while New York's Aaron Judge is third (21) in MLB. He played at Florida State and was an All-America standout. Raleigh was selected in the third round of the 2018 MLB draft (No. 90 overall) by the Mariners and debuted on July 11, 2021. He earned Gold Glove Award and Platinum Glove Award honors in 2024. Raleigh is the son of former Tennessee head coach Todd Raleigh. Todd Raleigh coached the Vols from 2008-11. At Tennessee, he compiled a 108-113 (42-78 SEC) record in four seasons. Todd Raleigh went to Tennessee after serving as head coach at Western Carolina from 2000-07. He compiled a 257–209 (132–101 SoCon) record with the Catamounts. Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
Fox Sports
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox Sports
Royals top prospect Jac Caglianone goes hitless but still makes an impact in MLB debut
Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Royals top prospect Jac Caglianone went 0 for 5 in his major league debut on Tuesday night, but his presence was enough to help Kansas City overcome a five-run deficit to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 10-7. 'You see him just come in the clubhouse today, and you see what we do out in the field,' Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. said. 'That doesn't kind of just happen by chance. It's just one of those things where everyone kind of gets excited, and then you go out there and want to do your part and go out there and put up 10 runs.' Caglianone batted sixth as the Royals' designated hitter. He stepped up to the plate for the first time to lead off the second inning to loud cheers from a crowd that featured plenty of Royals fans who ventured across the state to see the sixth overall pick of the 2024 amateur draft's debut. 'That was awesome,' Caglianone said. 'That's something I'll definitely remember forever. I can't really thank the people for coming out like that and showing their support and stuff like that. I'm just grateful for it.' Caliganone lined a 1-2 pitch from Andre Pallante to the right-center field warning track where Cardinals center fielder Victor Scott II raced 92 feet to make a running catch just steps away from the outfield wall. Caglianone came close to picking up his first career hit on groundouts to Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado in the fifth and seventh innings, but the 10-time Gold Glove Award winner made off-balance throws on both plays to nail him at first base. 'He was great in the dugout,' Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. 'He went up there, attacked. I think it was a bad idea to hit it to those two guys his first two at bats. There's a really, really good catch in the first at bat, and then anything you hit to Arenado is not really a great idea. But he squared it up. He was ready to go. He looked poised. There will be plenty of hits for him.' Caglianone was facing Oklahoma State as a member of the Florida Gators in the NCAA baseball tournament at this time a year ago. On Tuesday night, he played in front of 26,656 fans. 'The first time I stepped out onto the field, just wanted to check out the field and stuff, my initial thought was these places really are like, kind of fish bowls,' Caglianone said. 'The grandstands just keep going up forever it felt like, but it was nice.' The 22-year-old Caglianone hit .319 with nine home runs and 43 RBIs in 38 games with Triple-A Omaha after playing the first 12 games of the season with Double-A Northwest Arkansas — living up to the lofty expectations the Royals had when they drafted him. 'We were really excited when he got to us,' Royals general manager J.J. Picollo recalled. 'What we didn't know is, how long does it take? You never know how long it's going to take, and if it took one year or two years, as long as he becomes a good major league player, we'd be fine with it. 'So, there was no real need, coming into this year, to see him up in '25, but he went out and did what you want players to do.' Caglianone's new big league teammates, however, aren't looking for him to be a hero. 'Where I would caution him is like he's not a savior to this offense, nor should he think he think he is, nor should anybody think he is because that's super unfair,' Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino said. 'He needs to come into this lineup and be his best self because his best self is what helps us the most, not him trying to do too much or to try to save the offense.' ___ AP MLB: recommended
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Kolten Wong officially retires in Hawaii as he enters UH Circle of Honor
The University of Hawai'i celebrated its 2025 Circle of Honor class on Sunday during the annual Green and White Celebration, officially inducting five new members, including one of the most iconic names in Rainbow Warrior baseball history. Former UH All-American and 11-year MLB veteran Kolten Wong was among the honorees, using the occasion to officially announce his retirement from professional baseball, capping a career that saw him become a two-time Gold Glove Award winner and one of the most respected athletes to come out of the islands. 'There's no other place to do this,' Wong said at Sunday's UH Sports Circle of Honor ceremony. 'Being here, being back where it all started—where the dream was created, couldn't be a better place. I played the game for these people, lived the game for these people. It's far more than baseball. It's about playing for your family, giving everything you have to get to this point.' Wong, 34, finishes his MLB career with a .256 batting average, 86 home runs, 511 runs scored, 120 stolen bases, and 973 hits, just 27 shy of 1,000. He last played in 2023 with the Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Dodgers, hitting four home runs over 87 games. Drafted in the first round by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2011, Wong spent eight seasons in St. Louis (2013–2020), followed by stints with the Milwaukee Brewers (2021–22), Mariners, and Dodgers. He earned Gold Glove honors in back-to-back seasons in 2019 and 2020. During his remarks, Wong emphasized the importance of representing Hawai'i and inspiring the next generation. 'Being able to stay at home and put that 'Hawai'i' on your chest means you're playing not just for yourself, but for your family and the entire state,' he said. 'It doesn't matter where you go—what matters is how hard you work.' Wong and his family are in the process of relocating to O'ahu, where he plans to remain involved in the game through coaching and training the next wave of local talent. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong announces retirement from baseball after 11 seasons
Veteran second baseman Kolten Wong is retiring from professional baseball. Wong, who was best known for his time with the St. Louis Cardinals, officially retires from the sports after 11 seasons in MLB. Wong announced his retirement this weekend, telling local reporters in Hawaii that he was hanging up the cleats. The Cardinals and MLB officially announced the news on Monday. Kolten Wong has announced his retirement after 11 seasons spent with the Cardinals, Brewers, Mariners and Dodgers. He was a Gold Glove Award winner in 2019 and 2020. — MLB (@MLB) May 19, 2025 The former second baseman threw out the first pitch at a game between University of Hawaii, his alma mater, and UC San Diego on Friday, telling local reporters at the game that he was retiring from the professional game. Wong was then inducted into the university's Sports Circle of Honor on Sunday. "Pretty much right now, I'm done," Wong told reporters at the game, via local Spectrum News. "I've kind of come to the conclusion that I'm probably going to be hanging them up. It's just one of those things where, the game how it's going now, there's no sense of chasing (it). … I'm a dad now, yes, I'm enjoying that. I'm trying to be the best big league dad that I can be. So I'm going to stick to that." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hawaii Baseball (@hawaiibsb) Wong was drafted by the Cardinals in 2011, making his major league debut in 2013. The second baseman spent eight seasons with St. Louis, earning Golden Glove honors in 2019 and 2020. After 11 seasons in the Major Leagues including eight with the Cardinals, two-time Gold Glove winner Kolten Wong has officially announced his on a great career, Kolten! — St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) May 19, 2025 Wong then signed with the Milwaukee Brewers, spending two seasons there, and spent time with the Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023. He signed minor league contracts with two teams last season, but was released by both teams.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Yankees trade plan could bring Ke'Bryan Hayes as Oswaldo Cabrera replacement
Yankees trade plan could bring Ke'Bryan Hayes as Oswaldo Cabrera replacement (Image Source: Getty Images) The New York Yankees would prefer to bolster their infield, particularly with Oswaldo Cabrera 's injury. They require a third-baseman or second baseman who is capable of hitting. With Jazz Chisholm Jr. playing both positions, the Yankees do have some maneuvering room. But getting a quality hitter that can also defend is not easy. There are not many quality bats available at second or third base. Most of the great players in those spots will not be displaced. So Ke'Bryan Hayes could help Yankees at third base Ke'Bryan Hayes is also considered to be one of the league's best defensive third basemen. He's even won a Gold Glove Award. But his batting has never even approached his fielding. This season, he's batting just .253 with one home run. His OPS+ is 67, and it was 60 last season. That's considerably below average. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: 1 simple trick to get all TV channels Techno Mag Learn More Undo However, Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay believes Hayes is worth considering. He suggested that the Yankees should call the Pirates and ask about him. Kay further suggested Hayes is unhappy in Pittsburgh and might play better with a change of environment. He also suggested that Hayes's father, Charlie, had asked some questions about how the Pirates treat hitters. Newsweek's Drew VonScio also mentioned Hayes as a Yankees possibility. The Yankees have a giant hole to fill at third base with Cabrera no longer there, he said. Since the Yankees lack much firepower within the organization, Ke'Bryan Hayes could be an option especially on defense. Michael Kay sees potential even if Ke'Bryan Hayes isn't a big hitter Ke'Bryan Hayes is only 28, so he might not suddenly become a premium hitter. He was drafted in 2015 and has gotten his fair share of time to come into his own. But with his plus glove, he can still be a valuable commodity for the Yankees. Defense matters as well, especially in tight playoff games. The Yankees would need to determine whether or not to gamble on Ke'Bryan Hayes's defense or keep looking for a better bat. They may not have much of a skilled hitter available at second or third base, so Ke'Bryan Hayes may be the best they have even with his light hitting. Also Read: 'Have Seen Velocity Tick Up'- Aaron Boone Praises Luke Weaver's For Being The Best Closer In Yankees Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
