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Jordan Walker is the new king of the Home Run Derby.
The St. Louis Cardinals outfielder captured the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby title in his first appearance, defeating hometown favorite Kyle Schwarber 12-11 in the finals at Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park.
Walker also became the first Cardinals player ever to win the Derby, overcoming a hostile crowd with a dramatic late surge.
Tampa Bay’s Junior Caminero launched the longest home run of the night at 491 feet, while Phillies star Bryce Harper was eliminated in the opening round, after not being able to beat Schwarber’s 10 first-round home runs,
New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice had the lowest total with seven home runs in his first-round exit.
Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami and Kansas City Royals right fielder Jac Caglianone were the other two knocked out early
Walker’s breakout performance capped one of baseball’s biggest summer showcases.
Both the Cardinals and Royals have this week off for the All Star break.
