Participants are seeded for the opening round based on the number of home runs they hit this season as of July 13.
- No. 1 Kyle Schwarber vs. No. 8 Albert Pujols.
- No. 2 Pete Alonso vs. No. 7 Ronald Acuña Jr.
- No. 3 Corey Seager vs. No. 6 Julio Rodriguez.
- No. 4 Juan Soto vs. No. 5 José Ramírez.
Which players are in the Home Run Derby 2022?
Here is the seeding and matchups for the 2022 Home Run Derby:
- No. 1 Kyle Schwarber vs. No. 8 Albert Pujols.
- No. 4 Juan Soto vs. No. 5 Jose Ramirez.
- No. 3 Corey Seager vs. No. 6 Julio Rodriguez.
- No. 2 Pete Alonso vs. No. 7 Ronald Acuna Jr.
Who are the Home Run Derby contestants this year?
Here are the eight entrants for this year’s Home Run Derby:
- Pete Alonso, Mets.
- Kyle Schwarber, Phillies.
- Juan Soto, Nationals.
- Ronald Acuña, Braves.
- Julio Rodriguez, Mariners.
- José Ramirez, Guardians.
- Albert Pujols, Cardinals.
- Corey Seager, Rangers.
What are the matchups for the Home Run Derby?
Home Run Derby Matchups
- No. 1 Kyle Schwarber (-330) vs No. 8 Albert Pujols (+270)
- No. 2 Pete Alonso (-200) vs No. 7 Ronald Acuna Jr. (+165)
- No. 3 Corey Seager (+130) vs No. 6 Julio Rodriguez (-155)
- No. 4 Juan Soto (-185) vs Jose Ramirez (+155)
Is Ohtani in the Home Run Derby 2022?
Shohei Ohtani declines invite to Home Run Derby; Corey Seager completes field. The Texas Rangers’ Corey Seager will swing for the fences in his return to Dodger Stadium next week, accepting the eighth and final spot in Monday’s Home Run Derby.
What are the names of the horses running in the Kentucky Derby 2022?
Take a look below as we go post by post to give you the rundown on every horse racing this weekend at the Kentucky Derby.
- Mo Donegal (10/1)
- Happy Jack (30/1)
- Epicenter (7/2)
- Summer Is Tomorrow (30/1)
- Smile Happy (20/1)
- Messier (8/1)
- Crown Pride (20/1)
- Charge It (20/1)
Who is the best horse in the Kentucky Derby 2022?
Taiba and Epicenter are the 2022 Kentucky Derby favorites at 5-1. The former has faced just 11 total opponents over two races so far, while Epicenter has won four of his last five races entering the Kentucky Derby 2022. The 2022 Kentucky Derby post time is 6:57 p.m. ET.
Who hit the most home runs in the Home Run Derby 2022?
Pujols’ 15 home runs in Round 2 against Soto brought his 2022 Derby total to 35 home runs, easily his most in any of his five Home Run Derbies — his previous high was 26 in 2003, which back then was enough to lead the entire Derby. Pujols raised his career Home Run Derby total to 106 homers, second-most all-time.
Who won the Home Run Derby at the All Star Game 2022?
Soto
In a down-to-the-wire battle at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday, Soto bested José Ramírez, Albert Pujols and Julio Rodríguez to take home the championship trophy. Here are five things to know from Soto’s championship Derby performance: 1.
Who is winning the Home Run Derby 2022?
Juan Soto
Juan Soto, one of the best hitters in Major League Baseball, added to his already-lengthy resume on Monday night. The 23-year-old Nationals star won the 2022 MLB Home Run Derby, knocking off Mariners rookie Julio Rodríguez in the finals.
Who won tonight’s Home Run Derby?
Juan Soto
Home Run Derby: Juan Soto wins and proves himself on the biggest stage. Ben Verlander reacts to Juan Soto winning the 2022 Home Run Derby after recently turning down a $440 million offer from the Washington Nationals.
How much do Home Run Derby contestants get paid?
Is money on the line in the Derby? As part of an agreement between MLB and the MLB Players Association prior to the 2019 season, the Home Run Derby prize pool was increased from $725,000 to $2.5 million. The winner takes home a cool $1 million of that total. How can fans get involved?
Who is the best Home Run Derby hitter?
The greatest Home Run Derby hitter of all-time is Pete Alonso of the New York Mets. Alonso has by far the most home runs in the contest’s history with 131. This is 32 ahead of Joc Pederson, who is in second place.
Who declined Home Run Derby?
Pederson said his neck and back have been a little sore in recent days and he will use the short All-Star break to prioritize rest as much as he can. “I could use those three days to recover rather than exert a lot of energy,” he said.
How fast is Ohtani fastball?
101.4 mph
Shohei Ohtani throws 101.4 mph fastball, fastest pitch of his career.
Is Shohei Ohtani pitching tonight?
Yes! 2021 AL MVP Shohei Ohtani is pitching tonight for the #Angels against the Chicago White Sox.
Who rode Kentucky Derby 2022?
Jockey Sonny Leon rode Rich Strike to the 148th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. on May 7, 2022.
Who are the horses in this year’s Kentucky Derby?
Full Kentucky Derby Lineup
- Mo Donegal (10-1)
- Happy Jack (30-1)
- Epicenter (7-2)
- Summer Is Tomorrow (30-1)
- Smile Happy (20-1)
- Messier (8-1)
- Crown Pride (20-1)
- Charge It (20-1)
What horse dropped out of the 2022 Kentucky Derby?
Ethereal Road
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Derby officials have announced that Ethereal Road has been scratched out of the 148th Kentucky Derby.
Which horse is the fastest in the Derby?
Not only does Secretariat hold the fastest time for the Kentucky Derby, he also holds the fastest times for the Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes as well. Affectionately known as Big Red, he was trained by Lucien Laurin and won 16 of his 21 starts, earning $1,316,808.
How much do jockeys make?
Jockeys are some of the original “gig workers” because they work as independent contractors. Rather than earn a salary, a jockey receives a “mounting fee” — often $50-$110 — for each race, riding sometimes eight races per day.