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MLB Home Run Derby 2022: Pete Alonso looks to win third consecutive title
By Ryan Gaydos
Published July 18, 2022
The MLB Home Run Derby is set for Monday night at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles in what is usually a fun lead-up to the All-Star Game.
There will be seven challengers looking to take the crown from New York Mets slugger Peter Alonso as the first baseman looks to become the first person to win the Derby three consecutive times and tie Ken Griffey Jr. for most wins all-time with three.
Alonso beat Trey Mancini in last year’s competition 23-22. He defeated Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in 2019 23-22 as well. There was no competition in 2020 due to the shortened season over the coronavirus pandemic.
Read below to see who the participants of this year’s Home Run Derby are.
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Kyle Schwarber
Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber watches his solo home run against the Marlins, Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Team: Philadelphia Phillies
Position: Outfielder
Home runs: 29
Farthest dinger: 468 feet
Albert Pujols
Cardinals' Albert Pujols celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers, July 12, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Team: St. Louis Cardinals
Position: Designated hitter
Home runs: 6
Farthest dinger: 426 feet
Juan Soto
Nationals' Juan Soto wipes his face in the dugout before the Atlanta Braves game, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Team: Washington Nationals
Position: Outfielder
Home runs: 20
Farthest dinger: 451 feet
Jose Ramirez
Guardians' Jose Ramirez hits a three-run homer off Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Pineda Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Team: Cleveland Guardians
Position: Third baseman
Home runs: 19
Farthest dinger: 447 feet
Julio Rodriguez
Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez celebrates his grand slam against the Rangers, Friday, July 15, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Team: Seattle Mariners
Position: Outfielder
Home runs: 16
Farthest dinger: 450 feet
Corey Seager
Rangers' Corey Seager runs the bases after hitting a solo home run off Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Robbie Ray on Friday, July 15, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Team: Texas Rangers
Position: Shortstop
Home runs: 22
Farthest dinger: 435 feet
Ronald Acuna Jr.
Ronald Acuña Jr. of the Braves watches his three-run homer off Washington Nationals' Erick Fedde on Friday, July 8, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Team: Atlanta Braves
Position: Outfielder
Home runs: 8
Farthest dinger: 464 feet
Pete Alonso
New York Mets' Pete Alonso celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a Luis Guillorme ground ball against the Braves, Monday, July 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Team: New York Mets
Position: First baseman
Home runs: 24
Farthest dinger: 447 feet
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Home Run Derby bracket
No. 1 Kyle Schwarber vs. No. 8 Albert Pujols
No. 5 Jose Ramirez vs. No. 4 Juan Soto
No. 3 Corey Seager vs. No. 6 Julio Rodriguez
No. 2 Pete Alonso vs. No. 7 Ronald Acuna Jr.
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TV Info
Channel: ESPN
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Where: Dodger Stadium
Location: Los Angeles, California
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