American baseball coach Todd Raleigh and his wife Stephanie ran a successful printing business.
The Home Run Derby was a truly full-circle moment for Cal Raleigh with his father, Todd, on the mound throwing to him and his brother, Todd Raleigh Jr., behind the plate catching.
Making it an even more heartwarming story, Raleigh won the 2026 Home Run Derby with 18 home runs, beating Rays infielder Junir Caminero. Raleigh said,
“I just can’t believe I won, it’s unbelievable,”
Cal Raleigh
The North Carolina native felt right at home during this year’s MLB All-Star festivities, where he was taking part in the Home Run Derby on Monday night and the American League team’s starting catcher on Tuesday, in Atlanta.
Cal beat out the A’s Brent Rooker to advance to the semifinals and then toppled Pittsburgh’s Oneil Cruz to reach the finals.
The Mariners star included his father and brother in his All-Star festivities moment as a way to thank his dad for the role he played in his career. He said,
“It’s just a great accomplishment and I think that every dad that’s had a kid, this is what they dreamed about,” “And as a dad, you kind of dream about it. To see it come true for your son is unbelievable.”Â
Cal Raleigh
His father, Todd, played a crucial role in his development, stepping away from his college baseball coaching career to move the family to North Carolina to help his son’s baseball career.
Todd couldn’t contain his excitement as Raleigh hit his 15th home run in the finals of the Home Run Derby, as he lifted his arms in excitement while watching the ball go over the wall.
Speaking before the event, Raleigh said that including his dad was a way for him to show appreciation for all the opportunities his dad gave him. He said,
“My dad gave me the opportunity to be bat boy for his teams. I still remember to this day, some of my favorite memories on the baseball field,” “Trying to do the same thing for him. Hopefully he’s not too nervous tonight.”
Cal Raleigh
Todd Raleigh’s Wife, Stephanie Deitz Raleigh, Is A Graduate Of Western Carolina University
American collegiate baseball coach Todd Raleigh was married to Stephanie Raleigh of Sylva, North Carolina. Their exact wedding date has not been revealed.
Following their wedding, the couple ran a successful printing business.
As per Stephanie’s Facebook handle, she was born to her father, Randy Dietz, and her mother, whose identity has not been revealed.
Her father, Randy, attended Sylva Webster High School and later studied at Southwestern Community College.
Stephanie attended Sylva-Webster High School and later graduated from Western Carolina University.
She grew up along with her sister, Cristal Deitz Hill, who works at Salon 1718. Stephanie also has a cousin named Valerie Deitz Tissue.
Todd Raleigh And His Wife Stephanie Deitz Raleigh Share Four Children
Todd Raleigh and his wife Stephanie Deitz Raleigh: Caleb John “Cal”, Emma Grace, Carley Elizabeth, and Todd Anthony “T.”
Emma Grace Raleigh resides in Cullowhee, North Carolina, and attended Smoky Mountain High School. Later, she graduated from Bradley University.
Carley Elizabeth Raleigh is a freshman setter on the Mercer University volleyball team, standing 5-foot-7 and originally from Cullowhee, North Carolina, where she attended West Henderson High School.
In her 2023 season, Raleigh appeared in 21 matches and played 56 sets. She recorded 54 assists, averaging 0.96 assists per set, along with 13 service aces and 29 digs.
Todd and Stephanie’s son Caleb is an American professional baseball catcher for the Seattle Mariners of MLB.
He is widely regarded as one of MLB’s elite power threats, all-around catchers, and switch-hitters.
In 2024, he received his first Gold Glove Award and won the American League Platinum Glove Award, given to the best defensive player in the league.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Todd Raleigh is an American collegiate baseball coach who led the Tennessee Volunteers baseball team from 2008 to 2011. Before that position, he was the head coach at Western Carolina, his alma mater.
- On June 13, 2024, Cal Raleigh had his head shaved by former Mariner Jay Buhner as part of the team’s “Buhner Buzz Cut” promotion.
- Cal Raleigh completed his degree in business entrepreneurship from FSU in December 2020.
