Eight power hitters will try their luck at Truist Park.
Two-time All-Star Jazz Chisholm Jr. of the New York Yankees will complete the field of eight competitors at the this year’s Home Run Derby at Truist Park.
Chisholm joins sluggers Matt Olson of the host Atlanta Braves; Byron Buxton of the Minnesota Twins; Junior Caminero of the Tampa Bay Rays; Oneil Cruz of the Pittsburgh Pirates; MLB’s home run leader Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners; Brent Rooker of the Athletics; and James Wood of the Washington Nationals.
It begins at 7 p.m. CT and will be televised on ESPN. Here’s how it will work.
Each of the eight participants will hit in the first round for up to three minutes or up to 40 balls, whichever comes first. At the end of the timed round, each hitter will receive a minimum of three bonus outs, and a fourth bonus out may be achieved by hitting a home run of at least 425 feet during the bonus swings.
The top four home run totals will advance to a seeded and bracketed semifinal matchup (3 vs. 2; 4 vs. 1) in which each hitter will bat for up to two minutes or up to 27 balls. The two semifinals winners will meet in the final round, which will also last for up to two minutes or up to 27 balls. The same bonus rules will apply for all three rounds and hitters will also be given one timeout per round.
Here’s the bracket:
Enjoy tonight’s festivities!