The 2025 Home Run Derby BOOM! BANG! BASEBALL MAGIC!
Hey there, sports fans!
Do you love baseball? Do you love seeing baseballs fly into the night sky like rockets? Do you love hearing the crowd roar as your favorite sluggers smack home runs over the fences again and again?
Well then… the 2025 Home Run Derby was the event for YOU!
This year’s Derby wasn’t just good—it was an epic slugfest that had everyone jumping out of their seats, screaming at their TVs, and daydreaming about hitting bombs themselves.
Grab your glove, your favorite player’s jersey, and some popcorn, because I’m about to take you through the wild ride that was the 2025 Home Run Derby.
What Is the Home Run Derby?
Okay—let’s back up for a sec.
In case you’re new to baseball, here’s the lowdown:
The Home Run Derby is a super fun contest held during MLB’s All-Star Week. The best power hitters in baseball go head-to-head, smashing as many home runs as possible. Whoever hits the most bombs wins!
Imagine your school’s biggest dodgeball tournament—but instead of dodging balls, the players are whacking baseballs into the stratosphere. That’s the Derby.
And trust me—EVERYONE loves it.
The Scene: Globe Life Field, Texas
This year’s Derby took place at Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers, in Arlington, Texas.
Let me paint the picture for you:
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The sky was still bright and blue when the Derby started.
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Fans were packed into the stadium, wearing colorful jerseys and holding giant foam fingers.
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Music blasted from the speakers.
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Kids waved signs that said stuff like “Hit it Here, Julio!” or “Let’s Go, Junior!”
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The smell of popcorn, nachos, and ballpark hot dogs floated through the air.
In short—it was baseball paradise.
The Lineup: Who Was Swinging for the Fences?
Here’s the best part: this year’s Derby lineup was STACKED.
Check out the 2025 competitors:
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Julio RodrÃguez (Seattle Mariners)
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Junior Caminero (Tampa Bay Rays)
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Gunnar Henderson (Baltimore Orioles)
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Elly De La Cruz (Cincinnati Reds)
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Pete Alonso (New York Mets)
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Adley Rutschman (Baltimore Orioles)
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Toronto Blue Jays)
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Juan Soto (San Diego Padres)
Seriously—this was like the Avengers of home run hitters.
Each one of these guys can hit absolute MOONSHOTS. Some hit the ball so far it seems like it might land in the next city.
How the Derby Works
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The Home Run Derby isn’t just random swinging. Here’s how the contest works:
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Each player has 3 minutes per round to hit as many home runs as possible.
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They get bonus time if they hit two home runs over 440 feet.
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It’s single elimination—winner moves on to the next round.
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In the final round, the two best sluggers face off for the championship.
Simple, right? But when you’re swinging over and over, it’s exhausting. You need strong muscles, perfect timing, and ice-cold focus.
Round One: Let the Fireworks Begin!
Julio RodrÃguez stepped up first—and OH BOY, he wasted no time. He hit 26 homers, including a jaw-dropping 474-foot blast that nearly reached the second deck. The crowd went bananas.
Then came Junior Caminero, the young star from the Rays. He looked calm and cool—and crushed 24 homers. Not bad for his first Derby!
Gunnar Henderson hit 23 homers, barely missing the cut.
Elly De La Cruz showed off his superhuman speed and strength, smacking 28 bombs—one of them was 482 feet! Insane.
Pete Alonso, a Derby veteran, powered through for 25 homers.
Adley Rutschman, the switch-hitting catcher, hit 22. He even switched sides of the plate halfway through!
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.—the 2023 Derby champ—launched 27 homers. One went a mind-blowing 492 feet.
Finally, Juan Soto hit 26, grinning like he knew something the rest of us didn’t.
At the end of Round One, the top four moving on were:
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Elly De La Cruz (28)
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27)
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Julio RodrÃguez (26)
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Juan Soto (26)
Junior Caminero just missed the cut—but fans were chanting his name anyway. Everyone knows he’ll be back!
Round Two: The Slugger Showdown
The semifinals were wild!
Elly De La Cruz vs. Juan Soto
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Elly started fast, sending 25 homers into orbit.
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Soto stayed calm, matched him with 25… forcing a swing-off!
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In the swing-off, Elly hit 3 more homers to Soto’s 2. Elly advanced!
Julio RodrÃguez vs. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
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Julio kept pounding homers, hitting 24.
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Vlad Jr. looked tired, finishing with 21.
So the finals were set:
Elly De La Cruz vs. Julio RodrÃguez!
Two young stars. Two huge bats. One Derby crown up for grabs.
The Finals: Epic Duel in Texas
The stadium was shaking with excitement as Elly and Julio stepped up for the finals.
First up: Julio RodrÃguez.
Julio swung like a man on a mission, sending laser after laser over the fences. He finished with 26 homers—the crowd roaring the entire time.
Then came Elly De La Cruz.
Elly started a bit slow. People wondered if he’d run out of gas. But then…BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! He hit 7 homers in the last 40 seconds—including a monstrous 495-foot blast that nearly hit the scoreboard!
The clock ticked down…
Elly tied it at 26. Overtime again!
In the swing-off, Julio hit 3 homers. Elly needed 4.
First swing—HOMER. Second swing—HOMER. Third swing—line drive off the wall.
Last pitch… Elly crushed it DEEP to left field… GONE!
Elly De La Cruz was the 2025 Home Run Derby Champion!
Elly’s Reaction: Pure Joy
As soon as that last homer cleared the wall, Elly dropped his bat, threw his arms up, and flashed the biggest smile you’ve ever seen. His teammates mobbed him. Fans chanted his name:
“EL-LY! EL-LY! EL-LY!”
The best part? Elly said afterward:
“I just love to have fun. I love baseball. And I love making the fans happy.”
What a guy.
Why the Derby is the Best
So, why do people love the Home Run Derby so much?
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Huge Home Runs: Who doesn’t love watching baseballs fly into the night sky?
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Electric Crowd: The energy is crazy. Everyone’s on their feet.
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Young Stars: It’s where future legends shine.
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Fun Moments: Players laugh, smile, and have a blast.
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Kids Dream Big: Watching the Derby makes you want to grab a bat and swing for the fences.
Seriously—it’s one of the coolest nights in sports.
Fun Facts from the 2025 Derby
🎯 Elly De La Cruz’s 495-foot homer was the longest of the night!
🔥 A total of 247 home runs were hit in the Derby!
🎵 The crowd danced between rounds to songs like “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” and “Uptown Funk.”
🥤 One kid in the crowd caught THREE home run balls. Legend!
Inspired Yet?
Watching the Home Run Derby makes you want to:
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Run outside.
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Grab a bat.
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And swing as hard as you can.
And who knows? Maybe one day, YOUR name will be on that Derby lineup.
Because every player out there—from Vlad Jr. to Elly to Junior Caminero—was once just a kid who loved hitting baseballs in the backyard.
See You Next Year!
The 2025 Home Run Derby was one for the ages.
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Huge homers? ✅
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Crazy drama? ✅
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Smiling sluggers? ✅
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Happy fans? ✅
I can’t wait to see who takes the crown in 2026!
So keep dreaming big, keep swinging hard, and remember—baseball is FUN.
Now… who wants to go hit some bombs?
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