Phillies' Bryce Harper and Cardinals' Jordan Walker Latest Confirmed Participants in Home Run Derby
Harper will chase a second Derby title, while Walker enters as a first-time All-Star with a .294 average and MLB-leading 70 RBIs.
- Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper and Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker will participate in the Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Monday night, joining a growing field for the midsummer showcase.
- Harper, a nine-time All-Star and Legend Pick, has 20 homers and 57 RBIs this season, while the 24-year-old Walker is a first-time All-Star enjoying a breakout year with the Cardinals.
- Joining the pair are Boston's Willson Contreras, Kansas City's Jac Caglianone, Tampa Bay's Junior Caminero, and the New York Yankees' Ben Rice, with two participants yet to be announced.
- With 70 RBIs and 22 homers, Walker represents the Cardinals in the competition, seeking the franchise's first derby win as the eighth player to participate.
- The 33-year-old Harper seeks his second derby title, attempting to become the fifth player to win multiple competitions after his previous victory in Washington with the Nationals.
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thesportsleader.comPhillies’ Bryce Harper, Cardinals’ Jordan Walker enter HR Derby
Bryce Harper will represent the home team at a Home Run Derby once again."Derby at home? Sure why not?" Harper wrote in an Instagram post Thursday evening, becoming the sixth known entrant out of eight.Harper last appeared in the Derby in 2018, when he was a member of the Nationals and All-Star festivities were held in Washington. He won the contest while adorned in American red, white and blue.Fans should expect something similar Monday in Phil…
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Phillies' Bryce Harper and Cardinals' Jordan Walker latest confirmed participants in Home Run Derby
Bryce Harper and Jordan Walker will compete in the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia on Monday night. Harper from the Phillies and Walker from the Cardinals join a lineup that includes Boston’s Willson Contreras and Kansas City’s Jac Caglianone.
Harper Chases Second Home Run Derby Title
Philadelphia Phillies superstar Bryce Harper will once again compete in front of a hometown crowd after officially announcing Thursday that he will participate in the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby, while St. Louis Cardinals slugger Jordan Walker has also been added to the growing field for Monday night’s power showcase. Harper confirmed his decision with a brief but enthusiastic post on Instagram, writing, “Derby at home? Sure why not?” His announceme…
Cards slugger Walker becomes 5th member of '26 HR Derby field
ST. LOUIS -- Jordan Walker is heading to the All-Star Game amid his long-awaited breakout season. Now, the 24-year-old is set to swing for the fences, too. Walker accepted MLB’s invitation to participate in the T-Mobile Home Run Derby.
The first base of the Philis, Bryce Harper, and the gardener of the Cardinals of St.Louis, Jordan Walker, will participate in the Derby of Jonrones in Philadelphia on Monday night.
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