All-Star catcher Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners took on the New York Mets in the Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, Aug. 17.
Raleigh had a custom chest protector made for the game, featuring pictures of all of his teammates during their respective times playing at the youth baseball level.
The custom gear falls in line with the theme at the game’s location.
Many are in Williamsport for the Little League World Series baseball tournament that began earlier in the week.
The Little League Classic has become an annual event played in Williamsport, in conjunction with the Little League World Series. Many of the Little League participants and their respective families can attend the game.
The game is played at Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field, which is the second-oldest minor league ballpark. The ballpark opened in 1926.
Raleigh didn’t have the opportunity to play in the Little League World Series, making his first appearance in Williamsport on Sunday night.
Raleigh told MLB Network that he looked forward to the opportunity to talk with the Little League players and learn more about them and offer any advice.
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