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Who won the 2012 Home Run Derby?

Who won the 2012 Home Run Derby?

Prince Fielder
2012 Major League Baseball Home Run Derby/Winners

The derby was held on July 9, 2012, at the site of the 2012 MLB All-Star Game, Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Prince Fielder won the derby with five home runs in the first round, eleven home runs in the second round, and twelve runs in the finals.

Who won the 2014 Home Run Derby?

Yoenis Céspedes
2014 Major League Baseball Home Run Derby/Winners
06 Finals — Cespedes blasts nine bombs to win title Cespedes made history on Monday by defeating Cincinnati Reds’ Todd Frazier, who only hit one jack in the finals. Cespedes launched nine big flies, averaging 409 feet and included a 452-foot no-doubter, which was the longest recorded home run of the night.

Did David Wright Win Home Run Derby?

Ryan Howard of the Philadelphia Phillies defeated David Wright of the New York Mets to be crowned derby champion…

Who was in the 2010 Home Run Derby?

In 2012 it’s Robinson Cano (AL) and Matt Kemp (NL). Ken Griffey, Jr. 7. 8…

Is the Home Run Derby live?

The 2021 Home Run Derby will be broadcast live on ESPN, and can be streamed live on fuboTV, Sling and other live TV streaming service. Pete Alonso of the New York Mets returns as defending Champion. Alonso won in 2019 with 23 home runs in the final showdown with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., of Toronto.

What is the most home runs hit in a Home Run Derby?

Juan Soto breaks Derby record with 520-foot home run The record going into the night was 513 feet by Aaron Judge in 2017, but the hitter-friendly confines of Coors Field allowed several hitters to top that mark. First it was Trevor Story, who hit one 518 feet. Pete Alonso sent one 514. Ohtani reached 513.

Why is Mike Trout not in the Home Run Derby?

Trout unlikely to play in All-Star Game Initially, there was hope that Trout would be recovered from his Grade 2 calf strain in time to play. But the Angels recently placed him on the 60-day IL. This means he cannot be activated to play until July 17, four days after the event.

Who has the most home run derby wins?

The current overall record is held by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at a mark of 91, set in 2019. Only two participants, Yoenis Céspedes and Giancarlo Stanton , have won the Home Run Derby without being selected to the All-Star Game.

How do you play home run derby?

Choose the Home Run Derby. Decide to Play Online or Offline. Choose 2, 4, or 8 Players. Select each seed/player for your tournament. Choose a stadium to host your home run derby. Select round times (1:00, 2:00, 3:00, or 4:00) Choose to have Timeouts On or Off. Set each player’s controls (Player 1,…

When was the first home run derby?

The first home run derby was held at the Metrodome in Minneapolis in 1985. That first derby was won by Dave Parker who at the time played for Cincinnati. 1985 was his fifth of seven All-Star Game appearances.

What is a home run derby in baseball?

Home Run Derby. The Home Run Derby is an annual home run hitting competition in Major League Baseball (MLB) customarily held the day before the MLB All-Star Game, which places the contest on a Monday in July.