Yankees Home Run Derby Winners & History: Full List

The 2023 T-Mobile Home Run Derby (which will be held at T-Mobile Park!) is set for July 10 at 8 p.m. ET in Seattle. Right now, the only confirmed participant is Mariners star Julio Rodriguez, as we wait for more to throw their hat in the ring/become official.

Mookie Betts stated his intention to join the action as long as he's named to the NL All-Star team (which at this point is a foregone conclusion), so we can count on him being there. As for the rest? Outside of reigning champ Juan Soto, it's unclear who else might consider the event.

The Home Run Derby has taken place as part of All-Star weekend since 1985 and various New York Yankees players have participated and represented the Bombers well by winning it all. It's unclear (and unlikely) if any Yankees either offer or are asked to take part in 2023, but here's all you need to know about the history of the Home Run Derby from a Yankees fan's lens and from a general fan's lens.

History of Yankees Home Run Derby Winners

1997: Tino Martinez (Jacobs Field)
2002: Jason Giambi (Miller Park)
2011: Robinson Cano (Chase Field)
2017: Aaron Judge (Marlins Park)

There are also current and former Yankees who have won the event in different uniform:

1986: Mets' Darryl Strawberry (Astrodome) -- co-winner with Wally Joyner
1989: Rangers' Ruben Sierra (Anaheim Stadium) -- co-winner with Eric Davis
2005: Phillies' Bobby Abreu (Comerica Park)
2015: Reds' Todd Frazier (Great American Ballpark)
2016: Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton (Petco Park)

History of Home Run Derby Winners

Year	Player	Team	Ballpark
1985	Dave Parker	Cincinnati Reds	Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis
1986	Darryl Strawberry and Wally Joyner	Mets and Angels (co-winners)	Astrodome, Houston
1987	Andre Dawson	Cubs	Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland
1989	Ruben Sierra and Eric Davis	Rangers and Reds (co-winners)	Anaheim Stadium, Anaheim
1990	Ryne Sandberg	Cubs	Wrigley Field, Chicago
1991	Cal Ripken Jr.	Orioles	SkyDome, Toronto
1992	Mark McGwire	Athletics	Jack Murphy Stadium, San Diego
1993	Juan Gonzalez	Rangers	Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore
1994	Ken Griffey Jr.	Mariners	Three Rivers Stadium, Piitsburgh
1995	Frank Thomas	White Sox	The Ballpark in Arlington, Arlington
1996	Barry Bonds	Giants	Veterans Stadium, Philadelphia
1997	Tino Martinez	Yankees	Jacobs Field, Cleveland
1998	Ken Griffey Jr.	Mariners	Coors Field, Denver
1999	Ken Griffey Jr.	Mariners	Fenway Park, Boston
2000	Sammy Sosa	Cubs	Turner Field, Atlanta
2001	Luis Gonzalez	Diamondbacks	Safeco Field, Seattle
2002	Jason Giambi	Yankees	Miller Park, Milwaukee
2003	Garret Anderson	Angels	US Cellular Field, Chicago
2004	Miguel Tejada	Orioles	Minute Maid Park, Houston
2005	Bobby Abreu	Phillies	Comerica Park, Detroit
2006	Ryan Howard	Phillies	PNC Park, Piitsburgh
2007	Vladimir Guerrero	Angels	AT&T Park, San Francisco
2008	Justin Morneau	Twins	Yankee Stadium, New York
2009	Prince Fielder	Brewers	Busch Stadium, St. Louis
2010	David Ortiz	Red Sox	Angel Stadium, Anaheim
2011	Robinson Cano	Yankees	Chase Field, Phoenix
2012	Prince Fielder	Brewers	Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City
2013	Yoenis Cespedes	Athletics	Citi Field, New York
2014	Yoenis Cespedes	Athletics	Target Field, Minneapolis
2015	Todd Frazier	Reds	Great American Ballpark, Cincinnati
2016	Giancarlo Stanton	Marlins	Petco Park, San Diego
2017	Aaron Judge	Yankees	Marlins Park, Miami
2018	Bryce Harper	Nationals	Nationals Park, Washington DC
2019	Pete Alonso	Mets	Progressive Field, Cleveland
2021	Pete Alonso	Mets	Coors Field, Denver
2022	Juan Soto	Nationals	Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles

Stay tuned for an updated version of the 2023 Home Run Derby as more participants confirm their entry and the field becomes official over the next couple of weeks. And don't forget to partake in the second round of All-Star voting!

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