Why is Cal Raleigh called "The Big Dumper"? Learn how his pronounced posterior inspired one of MLB's funniest nicknames

Cal Raleigh is a popular baseball catcher who plays for the Seattle Mariners. He has established himself as one of the best players in the MLB. He is also great friends with fellow Mariner Jarred Kelenic.

Kelenic is the one responsible for giving Raleigh the nickname "The Big Dumper." The nickname comes from Raleigh's ability to hit huge clutch home runs for his team. His fellow Mariners believe that his pronounced posterior helps him hit huge clutch home runs when he is playing in matches. This funny nickname has also made him somewhat of a folk hero among the Mariners.

Initially, Raleigh did not like the nickname "The Big Dumper." However, with the passage of time, the name grew on him, and now he even uses the name "Big Dumper" on the back of his uniform. The nickname has stuck with the Mariners fans, as many have been seen wearing shirts with dump trucks with the Mariners logo on them.

Cal Raleigh's career stats

Cal Raleigh #29 of the Seattle Mariners celebrates his walk-off home run during the ninth inning against the Oakland Athletics at T-Mobile Park on September 30, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. With the win, the Seattle Mariners have clinched a postseason appearance for the first time in 21 years, the longest playoff drought in North American professional sports.

Raleigh has had a remarkable MLB career so far. He has a batting average of .209 and has scored 29 home runs. Raleigh has also batted in 76 runs throughout the 2022 season.

Cal "The Big Dumper" Raleigh is expected to continue to gain more admirers through his electric performances in his upcoming games.