The Home Run Derby, one of the biggest events in baseball, crowned a new winner. But who took home the coveted $1 million prize?
Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez was crowned 2024 Home Run Derby champion after defeating Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. in the finals. Hernandez slugged 14 homers in the final round, one more than Witt, to become the first Dodgers player to win the Derby title.
Amid some injury setbacks and offensive regression, the Braves hit the All-Star break with a 42-53 record that put them more than a dozen games back of the lead in the National League East division. As a result, contending teams are hoping to see the team trade away its competitive players and embark on a significant rebuild.
Some big names that played in a Braves uniform took part in one of the All-Star events held in Atlanta this week
Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. shines at the 95th MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park. HBCU players shine at the HBCU Swingman Classic.
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"I didn’t think they could hit it this far!” one spectator exclaimed after a particularly astounding Oneil Cruz blast.
And so the Braves star will be. After saying last week that he would participate in the July 14 Home Run Derby at Truist Park if invited, Acuña got his invite and accepted.
SportsLine's Angelo Magliocca reveals his picks and MLB props for 2025 Home Run Derby at Truist Park in Atlanta, where Cal Raleigh, Oneil Cruz and James Wood are the favorites