The T-Mobile Home Run Derby is one of the most exciting events of the MLB All-Star weekend, and this year's lineup is stacked with powerful participants. The Derby will be taking place on Monday, July 10th at T-Mobile Park in Seattle and will be broadcast live by ESPN.
The seeding for the Derby is determined by the home run totals from the first half of the season. Luis Robert Jr. earned the #1 seed this year with 25 homers. Other participants include Pete Alonso, Julio Rodriguez, Adolis Garcia, Randy Arozarena, Adley Rutschman, Mookie Betts, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Pete Alonso, a two-time champion, will be competing in his fourth Home Run Derby. Julio Rodriguez and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will both compete in their second Derby, while the rest of the field will be making their first appearances.
Braves first baseman Matt Olson declined an invitation to participate, even though he leads the National League in home runs. Ronald Acuna Jr. also declined an invitation.
Fans can expect an exciting display of power and long balls as these sluggers battle it out for home run supremacy. Who will take home the crown in this year's T-Mobile Home Run Derby? Tune in to find out.