The Seattle Mariners are celebrating catcher Cal Raleigh in a fun and unique way. They have announced a special bobblehead named the “Platinum Dumper,” which will be available for fans during their upcoming series against the Houston Astros, running from Monday to Wednesday.
The bobblehead features Raleigh in his full catcher’s gear, squatting in the typical catching position. The Mariners’ social media team made waves with a playful post highlighting the bobblehead’s amusing design, saying, “Omg Becky, look at that bobblehead.”
The name “Platinum Dumper” comes from Raleigh’s nickname, “Big Dumper,” given to him by former teammate Jarred Kelenic. Kelenic first shared the nickname on social media when Raleigh was called up to the majors in 2021, celebrating his arrival with the phrase, “Big dumper to the show.” The nickname originated during their time in the minors in 2020 and refers to Raleigh’s physique.
The “platinum” in the bobblehead’s name likely honors Raleigh’s achievement of winning the 2024 Platinum Glove award, which recognizes the best fielder in each league. Last season, Raleigh had an impressive performance, hitting 34 home runs and driving in 100 runs, both career highs.
In a recent move to secure his future with the team, Raleigh signed a six-year contract extension worth $105 million. Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto expressed the team’s excitement about Raleigh’s long-term commitment, highlighting his leadership, defensive skills, and offensive impact as vital to the team’s success.
Fans can look forward to grabbing this quirky bobblehead as part of the Mariners’ efforts to show appreciation for one of their standout players.
