Did Ken Griffey Jr ever win a Home Run Derby?
Who has won the Home Run Derby the most? Ken Griffey Jr. is the only three-time winner of the event. He was the first player to win in back-to-back years (1998 and 1999). Alonso is the third to win consecutive titles and is one away from tying Griffey.
Who won the 2011 Home Run Derby?
2010 — David Ortiz, Boston Red Sox Ortiz hit 32 home runs to easily win the 2011 Home Run Derby at Angel Stadium.
Who won the 2010 HR Derby?
David Ortiz
Boston Red Sox – David Ortiz Wins 2010 Home Run Derby | Facebook.
What is the longest home run ever hit in a Home Run Derby?
520 feet
Juan Soto breaks Derby record with 520-foot home run. His sixth blast of the round traveled a staggering 520 feet, setting a new Home Run Derby record for the longest homer since Statcast went online in 2015.
Who won the HR Derby in 1998?
Ken Griffey Jr.
1998 Major League Baseball Home Run Derby/Winners
Who won the Home Run Derby 2009?
Prince Fielder
2009 Major League Baseball Home Run Derby
| Date | July 13, 2009 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Busch Stadium |
| City | St. Louis, Missouri |
| Winner | Prince Fielder |
| ← 2008 Major League Baseball Home Run Derby 2010 → |
What is the record for most HR in a HR Derby?
Most home runs in a single round
| Rank | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | 40 |
| 2 | Joc Pederson | 39 |
| 3 | Pete Alonso | 35 |
| 4 | Juan Soto | 31 |
Who was the winner of the 2012 Home Run Derby?
Fielder became the Tigers’ first and only Derby winner with his second victory in 2012. He’s also the only Derby participant to win in both the American and National Leagues, or for multiple teams, for that matter. Cano closely outhit Gonzalez, who was representing the rival Red Sox, with a 12-11 victory in the final round at Chase Field.
Who was the winner of the 1988 Home Run Derby?
After the 1988 Home Run Derby was rained out, Davis won the contest at Anaheim Stadium with three home runs. The field was back up to four participants per league after participation decreased the prior two years. With only three opponents, Dawson won the Home Run Derby in 1987 with four home runs.
Who was the winner of the 1996 Home Run Derby?
Fans were treated to a three-round showdown between two of baseball’s most prolific home run hitters when Bonds defeated McGwire in the 1996 contest, which featured an expanded 10-player field. Bonds trailed by two homers with one out left in the finals, then homered on three straight swings for the win.
Who was the winner of the 2019 Home Run Derby?
Alonso edged out Guerrero in a thrilling final-round battle of rookie phenoms. Alonso not only won the Derby, but went on to hit a Major League-best 53 home runs in 2019. Those 53 homers were also the most by any rookie in big league history, eclipsing the mark previously set by Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge.