Teoscar Hernandez of the Los Angeles Dodgers made history by becoming the first Dodgers player to win the prestigious Home Run Derby title. This annual event, which provides a thrilling break in the regular MLB season, showcases the top sluggers in the league. The Home Run Derby, which commenced in 1985 and has been broadcast on ESPN since 1994, has witnessed various format and rule changes over the years while maintaining its core objective.
As the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby approaches, let’s delve into some intriguing facts from the event’s rich history:
- Most Titles: Ken Griffey Jr. holds the record for the most Home Run Derby titles, clinching the top spot in 1994, 1998, and 1999.
- Most Appearances: Ken Griffey Jr. also leads in the number of Home Run Derby appearances, participating in the event in multiple years spanning from 1990 to 2000.
- Most Home Runs in a Round: Pete Alonso set a remarkable record by hitting 35 home runs in a single round during the 2021 Home Run Derby.
- Most Home Runs in a Single Event: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. achieved a record-breaking feat by scoring 91 runs during the 2019 Home Run Derby.
Here is a list of recent Home Run Derby winners:
- 2024: Teoscar Hernandez, Los Angeles Dodgers
- 2023: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Toronto Blue Jays
- 2022: Juan Soto, Washington Nationals
- 2021: Pete Alonso, New York Mets
- 2020: Canceled due to COVID-19
- 2019: Pete Alonso, New York Mets
- 2018: Bryce Harper, Washington Nationals
- 2017: Aaron Judge, New York Yankees
- 2016: Giancarlo Stanton, New York Yankees
- 2015: Todd Frazier, Cincinnati Reds
Stay tuned for the upcoming 2024 MLB Home Run Derby to witness more thrilling moments from baseball’s premier sluggers.
