Aaron Judge’s socks may have played a surprising role in Cal Raleigh’s Derby win originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Forget launch angle. Forget exit velocity. If you ask ESPN analyst Eduardo Perez, the secret to Cal Raleigh’s Home Run Derby breakout might have been… Aaron Judge’s socks?

Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh sat in the visiting dugout at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday afternoon and acknowledged that he is not used to all the media attention he has been receiving lately. But it’s all good,

For one of the only times in his career, it is entirely fair to say that Aaron Judge is the “Other Slugger” in a baseball game.”

USA Baseball announced the decision before Cal Raleigh participated in the All-Star Home Run Derby. The 28-year-old entered the All-Star break leading the major leagues with 38 homers and 82 RBIs.

Raleigh fulfilled another dream by participating, and winning, Monday's Home Run Derby and he brought his family along again. Todd was rewarded with the job of throwing to him. His 15-year-old brother, Todd Jr., took Cal's usual spot behind the plate.