2023 MLB Home Run Derby participants, bracket - Pete Alonso, 1B, New York Mets (2) vs. - Mookie Betts, OF, Los Angeles Dodgers (3) vs. - Adolis García, OF, Texas Rangers (4) vs. Baseball fans can expect fireworks in Seattle, which is hosting the event for the first time since 2001.

No. Aaron Judge won in 2017 and hasn't participated since. Same goes for 2018 derby champion Bryce Harper.

eight players Below you'll find the first-round bracket and rundowns of the eight players the players confirmed for the 2023 Home Run Derby. (3) Mookie Betts vs. (6) Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Neither he nor Shohei Ohtani will participate in this year's event. He is not participating in the event this year but we still have some of the best sluggers that the MLB has to offer. We will have last-year's runner-up Julio Rodriguez participating in this year's event though.

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In all, there were 341 home runs. The longest home run came from Luis Robert at 484 feet. The hardest hit ball was 113 miles per hour off the bat of Pete Alonso.

In this story: Speaking to the media before his 24th career game, De La Cruz confirmed the invite for the July 10 Derby before announcing he declined to participate in this year's All-Star festivities at T-Mobile Park due to his commitment to the Reds.

MLB Home Run Derby prize money and trophy The 2023 Home Run Derby champion will get a lot more than the chain. There is a $2.5 million prize pool for the derby with $1 million given to the winner, $750,000 for the runner-up and the rest going to the remaining six competitors.

There's a chance at an even bigger payout for Home Run Derby players. The overall winner receives $1 million, with the second-place player taking home half that. Six other players who participate in the Derby get $150,000.

Matt Olson was also extended the invitation since he is trailing Shohei Ohtani for the league lead in homers. That will definitely get you some attention from the league. Olson politely declined their invitation as he falls into the category of worrying about messing with his swing.

$65 million Shohei Ohtani is expected to make a Major League Baseball-record $65 million for the 2023 season including endorsements, according to an annual list published Monday by Forbes, making the Los Angeles Angels' two-way standout the highest-paid player in the sport.

Kyle Schwarber had the most strikeouts this season, with 215 strikeouts.