How many home runs won the Home Run Derby?

Derby Winners

Did Mark McGwire win Home Run Derby?

McGwire, who would eventually set a new single-season home run record with 70 in 1998, won his first and only Derby in ’92. He was the first player to win the Derby and the All-Star MVP, as well as the first Derby winner to also homer in the All-Star Game.

Who hit the farthest home run in the Home Run Derby?

Trevor Story
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When did the Home Run Derby start in MLB?

The Home Run Derby has been a part of MLB’s All-Star break since 1985, and it has seen some monumental moments from winners and non-winners alike. This database tracks the winner from each year’s derby, along with a few other interesting tidbits about the winner’s season. Cespedes hit 2 in swing off after first round.

Who are the winners of the Home Run Derby?

The overall record was broken in 2016 by Giancarlo Stanton, who finished with a total of 61 home runs, defeating Todd Frazier in the final round. Only two participants, Yoenis Céspedes and Giancarlo Stanton, have won the Home Run Derby without being selected to the All-Star game itself.

Who was the last MLB player to hit 28 home runs?

While Morneau took home the night’s top prize, Hamilton stole the show by belting a first-round record 28 home runs, including a run of 13 on consecutive swings. Only one player had ever hit that many in a full Derby before (Bobby Abreu, 41 in 2005).

How many homers did Stanton hit in the Home Run Derby?

Stanton peppered Petco Park with baseballs en route to a Derby-record 61 homers. He logged the 10 longest home runs of the night, as well as the 20 hardest-hit blasts, topping out at 120.4 mph, per Statcast™. Before a home crowd in Cincinnati, Frazier edged past Dodgers rookie Pederson, 15-14, in the final round.