Major League Baseball’s 2022 Home Run Derby is set for Monday night at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Eight sluggers headline the field New York Mets Star Pete Alonso is trying to become the first hitter to win three consecutive home run derbies (only Ken Griffey Jr. has three). Alonso prevailed in 2019 and last year (the All-Star event did not take place in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic).
Joining Alonso in the eight-man field this year is Juan Soto nationals, Ronald Coin Jr. of The brave onesKyle Schwarber PhilliesAlbert Pujols of the Cardinals, Marines Newcomer Julio Rodriguez, Jose Ramirez Guardiansand former Dodger and current Ranger Corey Seager.
Here’s how you can watch the Home Run Derby this year:
2022 Home Run Derby
Where: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles | when: 8 pm ET; Monday, July 18
Television frequency: ESPN | Live Stream: fuboTV (try it for free)
Highlights: CBS Sports Headquarters
Home Run Derby Bracket
Participants are seeded into the opening round based on the number of home runs they have hit this season through July 13.
- No. 1 Kyle Schwarber vs. no. 8 Albert Pujols
- No. 2 Pete Alonso vs. No. 7 Ronald Acuna Jr.
- No. 3 Corey Seager Vs. No. 6 Julio Rodriguez
- No. 4 Juan Soto Vs. No. 5 Jose Ramirez
Home Run Derby format
Here’s how the derby works these days:
- Each contestant gets three minutes to hit as many home runs as possible in the first and second innings. Contestants in the final or third round will have two minutes.
- Each contestant receives a bonus 30 seconds at the end of each regulation period, and that time can be increased to 60 seconds if the contestant hits a home run of at least 440 feet.
- Each competitor gets one 45-second timeout in each regulation period.
- Any round ending in a tie will be decided by a 60-second “swing off” with no time outs or bonus time.
- The winner receives $1 million of the $2.5 million prize pool.
Home Run Derby Odds
According to Caesars Sportsbook, Alonso is the favorite to claim that elusive third straight title. Here are the full odds for Monday’s clash:
- Alonso: +190
- Schwarber: +350
- Soto: +450
- Coins: +750
- Rodriguez: +800
- Seager: +1200
- Ramirez: +1800
- Hills: +2400
