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What is the Home Run Derby record?

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Christopher Snyder

Updated on February 16, 2026

What is the Home Run Derby record?

Shohei Ohtani's 513-foot home run

Ohtani averaged a home run distance of 465 feet, setting a record for the longest single-round average in any Statcast-tracked Derby dating back to 2016.

Keeping this in consideration, who won the Home Run Derby?

Pete Alonso

Likewise, did Barry Bonds win a home run derby? Fans were treated to a three-round showdown between two of baseball's most prolific home run hitters when Bonds defeated McGwire in the 1996 contest, which featured an expanded 10-player field. Bonds trailed by two homers with one out left in the finals, then homered on three straight swings for the win.

Additionally, how does the Home Run Derby work?

It's a single-elimination bracket system with three rounds total. In each bracket, the higher seed hits second. Batters will have four minutes per round. The clock starts with the release of the first pitch.

What is the prize for the Home Run Derby?

a $1 million

Who has the most home run derby titles?

Derby Records[edit]
  • Most wins: 3; Ken Griffey, Jr. ( 1994, 1998, 1999)
  • Most appearances: 8; Ken Griffey, Jr. ( 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000)
  • Most home runs, one round: Josh Hamilton; 28 (2008, First Round)
  • Most home runs, one event: Bobby Abreu; 41 (2005)

Has there ever been a pitcher in the Home Run Derby?

A trip to the MLB All-Star Game will be a new experience for Brewers first-base coach Carlos Subero, who's never participated in a home run derby of any kind before. But his selection as Aguilar's pitcher is all about familiarity, with two years of experience pitching to the Milwaukee first baseman in batting practice.

Who was in the home run derby last year?

Here's what happened in every HR Derby round

Mets rookie sensation Pete Alonso overcame a mesmerizing performance from Blue Jays phenom Vladimir Guerrero Jr. -- who hit a single-Derby-record 91 homers -- with 23 homers in the final to claim the crown.

When was the first home run derby?

1985

How fast are Home Run Derby pitches?

But in baseball, the best home run hitters (or so the plan is) are hitting batting practice (low 80 m.p.h.) pitches into the night.

Who won the Home Run Derby in 2008?

Justin Morneau

Is Barry Bonds a hitting coach?

Barry Bonds is done as the Miami Marlins' hitting coach after just one season, a source confirmed Monday. Third-base coach Lenny Harris and bullpen coach Reid Cornelius were also let go.

Who is MLB home run leader?

Barry Bonds holds the Major League Baseball home run record with 762. He passed Hank Aaron, who hit 755, on August 7, 2007. The only other player to have hit 700 or more is Babe Ruth with 714. Alex Rodriguez (696), Albert Pujols (662), Willie Mays (660), Ken Griffey, Jr.

Which Yankee was the first MLB rookie to win the Home Run Derby?

Judge won the 2017 Home Run Derby, besting Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sanó 11–10 in the final round to become the first rookie to win the Derby outright. After his performance, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred stated that Judge is a player "who can become the face of the game".

How many times did Ken Griffey win the Home Run Derby?

Junior turned 50 years old in November of 2019, but the freshness of his impact, talent, and effervescence of his character remains decades after he broke into the league as a legendary 19-year old rookie with the Seattle Mariners. Griffey, a three-time Home Run Derby champion ('94, '98, '99) always put on a show.

Who won the 2006 Home Run Derby?

Ryan Howard