Home Run Derby Odds and Picks: Can Pete Be Beat?
The 2022 Home Run Derby takes place on July 18 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Pete Alonso is the defending champion. He's a +200 favorite to win the event.
Pete Alonso is the reigning two-time winner of the Home Run Derby. He is trying to become the first player since Ken Griffey Jr. to win the event three times. He has a 22nd HR total, exit velocity of 89.9 and longest homerun of 447 feet.
Pete Alonso won his first Home Run Derby three years ago today.
Kyle Schwarber is the favorite in the Home Run Derby. He is a 29-year-old slugger who plays for the Philadelphia Phillies. Schwarbers' longest homer of the season was 468 feet on April 20.
Kyle Schwarber hit a 468 foot tank to tie the game at 4.
Juan Soto is a potential blockbuster trade candidate for the Washington Nationals. He is one of the best hitters in the game despite his .250 batting average. Sato is on his way to surpass his previous career-high in home runs (34 in 2019). He opens the bracket against Jose Ramirez and will draw either Kyle Schwarber or Albert Pujols in second round.
Juan Soto is in good form for the Home Run Derby.
Pete Alonso is going to win the Home Run Derby. Dave Jauss will be in charge of pitching for Alonso. He did it last year. The winner will take place on Sunday. It's the third time Alonso has taken part in the event.
Rodriguez is a dark horse pick for the Home Run Derby. He has 16 home runs in 90 games this season. Franmy Pena, a trainer/scout in the Dominican Republic, threw to Rodriguez and will do so again on Monday. Rodriguez played a mock derby before Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers. He will play Corey Seager in first round. If he wins, he will have to take on Alonso in Round 2.
Julio is putting on a show for the derby. Franmy Peña is throwing to him.
It should be a gorgeous night in Los Angeles on Monday. The forecast is calling for a sunny and mostly clear sky. There will be 6 mph winds. It should hover around 84 degrees for the start of the Derby.
