St. Louis Cardinals star Jordan Walker won the Home Run Derby, earning $1 million in prize money. This amount exceeds his 2026 salary of $799,400. Walker, 24, hit six home runs in a row to defeat Philadelphia Phillies star Kyle Schwarber.
Home Run Derby Details
The Home Run Derby featured a prize pool of $2.5 million, with the winner receiving $1 million and the runner-up receiving $500,000. The remaining six participants each received $150,000. Tampa Bay Rays star Junior Caminero hit the longest home run of the night at 491 feet and was awarded $100,000.
Walker played in front of a vociferous Philadelphia crowd, who cheered for Schwarber and booed Walker. Despite this, Walker appreciated the crowd’s love for their players. He said, ‘Philly is brutal… but I think it’s pretty special because they love their players and that’s what you want from your home… I can’t hate them, because that’s their guy.’
Walker’s Career
Walker has emerged as a star for the Cardinals this year, earning his first All-Star Game nod. He was one of the top prospects in the sport when he made his debut in 2023 and impressed with a .276 batting average, 16 home runs, and 51 RBI in 117 games.
After struggling over the next two seasons, Walker has returned to stellar play this season. In 93 games, he has a .294 batting average with 22 home runs and 74 RBI, leading the big leagues.
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