Home Run Derby Winners, MLB slugfest, records, History, Past champions List since 1985..

The Idea for the MLB Home Run Derby was inspired by the 1960 TV show Home Run Derby that featured the likes of Hank Aaron, Mickey Mantle, and Willie Mays.

The MLB Derby annual competition started in 1985 and was first nationally televised Live on ESPN in 1993, albeit on tape delay. The 1998 edition at Coors Field was the first one to be aired live on ESPN.

What is the Home Run Derby in MLB.?

The Home Run Derby is an annual staple of the MLB All-Star Game festivities in mid-July with some looking forward to the derby more than the game itself.

The Home Derby concept is simple: line up the best home run hitters in the league and see who can smash the most in a short amount of time. That has created for some unforgettable moments for over three decades.

When was the first MLB Home Run Derby?

The first MLB Home Run Derby took place in 1985, which means this year’s competition will be the 38th of its kind to 2022.

Parker won the inaugural Home Run Derby with six homers against four future Hall-of-Famers, including Jim Rice, Eddie Murray, Carlton Fisk and Ryne Sandberg.

Who has the Most MLB Home Run Derby wins?

Griffey remains the only player in MLB history to win three Home Run Derbies. Two of those came back-to-back in 1998 and 1999. The other was in 1994.

The only other multi-time winners are Prince Fielder, Yoenis Céspedes, and Pete Alonso.

Alonso also owns the all-time record for most career home runs in the competition with 131.

Who won the MLB Home Run Derby 2024.?

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez edged Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. in the final, clubbing 14 homers to Witt's 13. Witt nearly tied things up in the bonus round when he sent a deep fly ball to left-center, but it clanked off the bottom of the wall for the final out.

That paved the way for Hernandez to become the first Dodgers player to win the event.

Who has won the MLB Home Run Derby 2023?

Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. joined Vladimir Sr. to become the first father-son duo to win the All-Star Home Run Derby, beating Tampa Bay’s Randy Arozarena 25-23 in the final round.

2022 WINNER: The 23-year-old Nationals, Jaun Soto won the 2022 MLB Home Run Derby for the first time, knocking off Mariners rookie Julio Rodríguez in the finals.

Home Run Derby winners by year: Complete list of MLB players to win baseball’s slugfest, 1985-2024.

There have been 39 editions of the Home Run Derby, and there have been 34 different winners. The 2024 field will include Eight players who are looking to unseat to claiming the throne and win for the first time.

Dave Parker won the first Home Run Derby in 1985, and since then many of the winners have been the biggest stars in baseball.

Year -- Winners -- Locations/Venues.

1985 - Dave Parker (Reds) -- Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (Twins)

1986* Wally Joyner (Angels) and Darryl Strawberry (Mets) -- Astrodome (Astros)

1987 - Andre Dawson (Cubs) -- Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum (Athletics)

1988 - Rain out N/A N/A

1989 - Eric Davis (Reds) -- Anaheim Stadium (Angles)

1990 - Ryne Sandberg (Cubs) -- Wrigley Field (Cubs)

1991 - Cal Ripken Jr. (Orioles) -- SkyDome (Blue Jays)

1992 - Mark McGwire (Athletics) -- Jack Murphy Stadium (Padres)

1993 - Juan Gonzalez (Rangers) -- Oriole Park at Camden Yards (Orioles)

1994 - Ken Griffey Jr. (Mariners) -- Three Rivers Stadium (Pirates)

1995 - Frank Thomas (White Sox) -- The Ballpark in Arlington (Rangers)

1996 - Barry Bonds (Giants) -- Veterans Stadium (Phillies)

1997 - Tino Martinez (Yankees) -- Jacobs Field (Indians)

1998 - Ken Griffey Jr. (Mariners) -- Coors Field (Rockies)

1999 - Ken Griffey Jr. (Mariners) -- Fenway Park (Red Sox)

2000 - Sammy Sosa (Cubs) -- Turner Field (Braves)

2001 - Luis Gonzalez (Diamondbacks) -- Safeco Field (Mariners)

2002 - Jason Giambi (Yankees) -- Miller Park (Brewers)

2003 - Garret Anderson (Angels) -- U.S. Cellular Field (White Sox)

2004 - Miguel Tejada (Orioles) -- Minute Maid Park (Astros)

2005 - Bobby Abreu (Phillies) -- Comerica Park (Tigers)

2006 - Ryan Howard (Phillies) -- PNC Park (Pirates)

2007 - Vladimir Guerrero (Angels) -- AT&T Park (Giants)

2008 - Justin Morneau (Twins) -- Yankee Stadium (Yankees)

2009 - Prince Fielder (Brewers) -- Busch Stadium (Cardinals)

2010 - David Ortiz (Red Sox) -- Angel Stadium of Anaheim (Angels)

2011 - Robinson Cano (Yankees) -- Chase Field (Diamondbacks)

2012 - Prince Fielder (Tigers) -- Kauffman Stadium (Royals)

2013 - Yoenis Cespedes (Athletics) -- Citi Field (Mets)

2014 - Yoenis Cespedes (Athletics) -- Target Field (Twins)

2015 - Todd Frazier (Reds) -- Great American Ball Park (Reds)

2016 - Giancarlo Stanton (Marlins) -- Petco Park (Padres)

2017 - Aaron Judge (Yankees) -- Marlins Park (Marlins)

2018 - Bryce Harper (Nationals) -- Nationals Park (Nationals)

2019 - Pete Alonso (Mets) -- Progressive Field (Indians)

2021 - Pete Alonso (Mets) -- Coors Field (Rockies)

2022 - Juan Soto (Nationals) -- Dodger Stadium (Dodgers)

2023 - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Blue Jays) -- T-Mobile Park (Mariners).

2024 - Teoscar Hernández (Dodgers) - Globe Life Field (T.Rangers).

Who has hit the most home runs in a single round?

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. holds the record for most home runs hit in a single round of the Home Run Derby with 40. Below are the top five:

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - 40 home runs

Joc Pederson - 39

Pete Alonso - 35

Julio Rodríguez - 32

Juan Soto and Julio Rodríguez - 31

Who has hit the most home runs in a Home Run Derby?

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. holds the record for most home runs hit in a single derby with 91 back in 2019. Here’s a list of the top ten results:

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - 91 home runs (2019)

Julio Rodríguez - 81 (2022)

Pete Alonso - 74 (2021)

Giancarlo Stanton - 61 (2016)

Joc Pederson - 60 (2019)

Trey Mancini - 59 (2021)

Pete Alonso - 57 (2019)

Kyle Schwarber - 55 (2018)

Juan Soto - 53 (2022)

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