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Brent Rooker to Participate in Home Run Derby
ATLANTA, GEORGIA, JUL 10 – Brent Rooker, with 19 home runs and 50 RBIs so far, aims for a third consecutive 30-homer season in the upcoming Atlanta Home Run Derby.
- Brent Rooker, an Athletics slugger, announced on Thursday that he will compete in the 2025 Home Run Derby held Monday in Atlanta.
- Rooker accepted the invitation following a strong performance trend, including 58 home runs since the start of the 2024 season, ranking third in the American League.
- He enters the event hitting.270 with 19 home runs and 50 runs batted in, becoming the first Athletics player to participate in the Derby since Matt Olson did so in 2021.
- Rooker shared on Instagram that participating in the Home Run Derby has long been a personal goal, and he is excited for the opportunity to take part in the event next week in Atlanta.
- His participation highlights the Athletics' continued presence in major league events and bolsters anticipation for the Derby featuring strong competitors from several teams.
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Henry HeraldAthletics' Brent Rooker joins Home Run Derby field
Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker was the latest to commit to Monday's Home Run Derby, leaving the event at Atlanta one participant short of a full field.
The Athletics Toleter, Brent Rooker, is adding his name to the list of Jonron Derbi participants.
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