The seven-time all-star will be making his sixth start in the Midsummer Classic on Tuesday, but not before he makes his first derby appearance. He plans on using his national stage to “ show people that there’s life after a cancer diagnosis.” Royals C Salvador Perez Kansas City Royals’ Salvador Perez celebrates with teammate Carlos Santana after hitting a home run against the Detroit Tigers during the third inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Now, the Baltimore star is healthy and has mashed 15 homers. The feel-good story of this year’s derby, Mancini missed the 2020 season while battling colon cancer. Orioles OF Trey Mancini Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Trey Mancini (16) hits a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Friday, July 2, 2021, in Anaheim.
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The defending derby champion from 2019 (the 2020 derby and All-Star Game were canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic), Alonso not only knows how to mash, he knows how to compete in the event. Mets 1B Pete Alonso New York Mets’ Pete Alonso reacts after hitting a game tying solo home run during the seventh inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the New York Yankees on Sunday, July 4, 2021, in New York. He’s leading the majors with 32 homers and though the left-handed hitter hasn’t hit any long balls in four career games in LoDo, he put on a homer show in batting practice here in 2018. The event’s most anticipated bat, Ohtani is the first Japanese player and first pitcher to compete in the derby. Angels DH Shohei Ohtani Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) hits a home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles Sunday, July 4, 2021, in Anaheim, Calif. Story’s hit 11 homers this year and is more than capable of shots to the left-field concourse (and beyond) in his first derby showing.
The Colorado favorite isn’t having as prolific of a power year as he’s had in recent seasons, but the familiarity with the sight lines in his home ballpark should help him. Rockies SS Trevor Story Colorado Rockies’ Trevor Story follows the flight of his walkoff, solo home run off Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Stefan Crichton in the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 23, 2021, in Denver. Here’s a look at each slugger and what he can bring to the plate in Denver. The 2021 Home Run Derby is Monday at Coors Field, where eight players will compete.
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