Jordan Walker, a 24-year-old player for the St. Louis Cardinals, won the 2026 Home Run Derby over Philadelphia’s Kyle Schwarber. The event was held at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, with a sold-out crowd cheering on their favorite players.
Home Run Derby Details
The competition featured eight players, with each player having 20 swings in the first round. The top four players advanced to the second round, where they had 15 swings each. Walker hit his sixth homer of the second round to eliminate Tampa Bay’s Junior Caminero and secure his spot in the final round.
Schwarber, who was cheered on by the Philadelphia crowd, hit four straight homers in the first round but was ultimately eliminated by Walker. Other players who participated in the competition included Bryce Harper, Jac Caglianone, and Ben Rice.
The Home Run Derby was part of the MLB All-Star Game festivities, which were held in Philadelphia for the first time since 1996. The event was aired on Netflix for the first time, as part of a three-event package.
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