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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