The MLB Home Run Derby champions are a group of exceptional athletes who showcase their strength and power in front of an audience. These champions have made a lasting impact on the sport with their impressive display of long-ball hitting skills. Here is a complete list of the MLB Home Run Derby winners over the years:
• 2024 – Teoscar Hernández (Los Angeles Dodgers)
• 2023 – Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Toronto Blue Jays)
• 2022 – Juan Soto (Washington Nationals)
• 2021 – Pete Alonso (New York Mets)
• 2020 – No Home Run Derby took place due to the shortened season and COVID-19 pandemic
• 2019 – Pete Alonso (New York Mets)
• 2018 – Bryce Harper (Washington Nationals)
• 2017 – Aaron Judge (New York Yankees)
• 2016 – Giancarlo Stanton (Miami Marlins)
• 2015 – Todd Frazier (Cincinnati Reds)
• 2014 – Yoenis Céspedes (Oakland Athletics)
• 2013 – Yoenis Céspedes (Oakland Athletics)
• 2012 – Prince Fielder (Detroit Tigers)
• 2011 – Robinson Canó (New York Yankees)
• 2010 – David Ortiz (Boston Red Sox)
• 2009 – Prince Fielder (Milwaukee Brewers)
• 2008 – Justin Morneau (Minnesota Twins)
• 2007 – Vladimir Guerrero (Los Angeles Angels)
• 2006 – Ryan Howard (Philadelphia Phillies)
• 2005 – Bobby Abreu (Philadelphia Phillies)
• 2004 – Miguel Tejada (Baltimore Orioles)
• 2003 – Garret Anderson (Anaheim Angels)
• 2002 – Jason Giambi (New York Yankees)
• 2001 – Luis Gonzalez (Arizona Diamondbacks)
• 2000 – Sammy Sosa (Chicago Cubs)
• 1999 – Ken Griffey Jr. (Seattle Mariners)
• 1998 – Ken Griffey Jr. (Seattle Mariners)
• 1997 – Tino Martinez (New York Yankees)
• 1996 – Barry Bonds (San Francisco Giants)
• 1995 – Frank Thomas (Chicago White Sox)
• 1994 – Ken Griffey Jr. (Seattle Mariners)
• 1993 – Juan González (Texas Rangers)
• 1992 – Mark McGwire (Oakland Athletics)
• 1991 – Cal Ripken Jr. (Baltimore Orioles)
• 1990 – Ryne Sandberg (Chicago Cubs)
• 1989 – Eric Davis (Cincinnati Reds) and Rubén Sierra (Texas Rangers)
• 1988 – No Home Run Derby due to rain
• 1987 – Andre Dawson (Chicago Cubs) defeated Eric Davis (Cincinnati Reds)
• 1986 – Darryl Strawberry (New York Mets) and Wally Joyner (California Angels)
• 1985 – Dave Parker (Cincinnati Reds)
The record for the most Home Run Derby wins is held by Ken Griffey Jr. with three victories. Other players who have won the derby twice include Prince Fielder, Yoenis Céspedes, and Pete Alonso.
In terms of most home runs hit in a single round of the Home Run Derby, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. holds the record with 40 home runs. Other top performers include Joc Pederson with 39, Pete Alonso with 35, Julio Rodríguez with 32, and Juan Soto and Julio Rodríguez with 31.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also holds the record for the most home runs hit in a single Home Run Derby with 91 in 2019. Other top performers in this category include Julio Rodríguez with 81, Pete Alonso with 74, Giancarlo Stanton with 61, Joc Pederson with 60, Trey Mancini with 59, Pete Alonso with 57, Kyle Schwarber with 55, Juan Soto with 53, and Aaron Judge with 47.
The Home Run Derby continues to be a thrilling event in Major League Baseball, showcasing the power and skill of some of the best hitters in the game. Fans can look forward to more exciting performances in the years to come.