Kyle Schwarber, MLB All-Star Game and Phillies
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Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber told reporters on Sunday that he doesn't plan to participate in this year's Home Run Derby.
Young fans at Truist Park shared their enthusiasm and opinions on baseball, with spirited support for players like Matt Olson and Kyle Schwarber.
Typically, there are two types of Home Run Derby participants. There are the burly sluggers like Pete Alonso, and there are the wiry elite athletes like Ken Griffey Jr. De La Cruz falls into the ladder category, but he also hits the ball harder than most of the players in that archetype.
Each player will get bonus pitches until they record three outs, which are any swings that don’t result in a home run. If a player hits a home run of at least 425 feet within the bonus period, it’s extended until they record a fourth out.
The Phillies haven't been able to take control of the division but Kyle Schwarber has been on a tear, with another long homer Friday.
The lineup for the 2025 Home Run Derby was finalized Thursday, featuring eight of baseball's most powerful hitters. Current home-run leader Cal Raleigh is the +250 favorite on ESPN BET and theScore Bet.
While the Seattle Mariners slugger has plenty to look back on from his first-ever All-Star selection, he can also look forward to trying to maintain his blistering home run pace.