Residence runs are nonetheless king in baseball. The hits can change a recreation immediately and by no means fail to get the gang on their ft.
The 2025 T-Cellular Residence Run Derby will happen on July 14, the day earlier than the All-Star Recreation, at Atlanta’s Truist Park. This week, Yardbarker’s MLB writers obtained collectively to pick one dream participant within the Residence Run Derby from every membership.
(Stats and data are coming into play on Monday)
AL East
Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday hits a single in opposition to the Athletics in the course of the seventh inning at Sutter Well being Park.
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BALTIMORE ORIOLES (33-44)
| 2B Jackson Holliday | Holliday has simply eight residence runs this season, however that’s good for fourth on the Orioles as they’ve largely struggled to hit as a crew. And the way enjoyable wouldn’t it be to see the previous No. 1 general decide crushing lengthy balls on the Derby after all of the adversity he confronted in his rookie yr?
BOSTON RED SOX (40-39)
| OF Jarren Duran | With third baseman Rafael Devers now in San Francisco and Alex Bregman coping with an harm, that leaves Duran as the plain Crimson Sox Residence Run Derby candidate. It’s much less in regards to the numbers (Duran has simply 5 homers in 2025) and extra in regards to the aptitude Duran may deliver to Atlanta’s Truist Park.
NEW YORK YANKEES (45-32) | INF Jazz Chisholm Jr. | Like Duran, Chisholm would deliver a ton of persona to the Residence Run Derby stage. And the Yankees infielder has extra pop to this point, with 10 residence runs in 2025, making him a robust candidate to fill in for Aaron Decide, who has introduced he won’t take part this yr.
TAMPA BAY RAYS (43-35) | 3B Junior Caminero | In the event you didn’t know, Junior Caminero’s bat velocity ranks within the one centesimal percentile in 2025, which helps clarify why he has 19 residence runs in 2025, main his Rays teammates. Caminero is exactly the kind of rising star who can be a slam-dunk choice for the American League Residence Run Derby discipline.
TORONTO BLUE JAYS (41-36) | 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | Guerrero is a Derby veteran — he gained the occasion in 2023 at T-Cellular Park in Seattle. Nevertheless, he’s additionally nonetheless the most important title the Blue Jays have, and his title recognition, alongside along with his light-tower energy, make him a surefire American League participant ought to he select to return to the stage at Truist Park. — Seth Carlson
AL Central
Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez hits an RBI double in the course of the first inning in opposition to the Cincinnati Reds at Progressive Area.
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CHICAGO WHITE SOX (25-53) | 3B Miguel Vargas | Vargas leads the White Sox in residence runs and has been one of many few shiny spots on a rebuilding crew. He has an opportunity to be the White Sox consultant in Atlanta and can be the best choice for the Residence Run Derby.
CLEVELAND GUARDIANS (39-37)
| 3B Jose Ramirez | Ramirez was a participant within the 2024 Residence Run Derby, belting 33 homers in two rounds earlier than being eradicated by Bobby Witt Jr. An encore would assist push one of many extra underrated gamers within the recreation additional into the highlight.
DETROIT TIGERS (49-30)
| 1B Spencer Torkelson | After combating for his place on the roster with a monster spring coaching, Torkelson has begun to appear like the slugger the Tigers envisioned. A visit to the Residence Run Derby can be a pleasant reward.
KANSAS CITY ROYALS (38-40)
| SS Bobby Witt Jr. | Witt fell inches quick of the Residence Run Derby title final season, ending because the runner-up. One other shot on the title may result in a distinct outcome.
MINNESOTA TWINS (37-40) | OF Byron Buxton | Lastly wholesome, Buxton leads the Twins in nearly each offensive class this season. Whereas he deserves a visit to the All-Star Recreation, he can be a worthy candidate for the Residence Run Derby as effectively. — David Hill
AL West
Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz hits a walk-off residence run in opposition to the Houston Astros in the course of the ninth inning at Sutter Well being Park.
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ATHLETICS (32-48) | 1B Nick Kurtz | Whereas Nick Kurtz’s 10 homers are solely the third most on his crew, his manufacturing over restricted at-bats (141 in comparison with DH Brent Rooker’s team-leading 312) makes him the clear chief. The rookie first baseman has elite energy that might spark a deep Residence Run Derby run.
HOUSTON ASTROS (45-33) | 3B Isaac Paredes | Third baseman Isaac Paredes and his team-leading 16 homers earn the spot for the AL West powerhouse Astros. Nevertheless, the slugger’s energy will probably be dampened by Truist Park’s mid-level hitting surroundings.
LOS ANGELES ANGELS (37-40) | LF Taylor Ward | Veteran Taylor Ward narrowly edges out a red-hot fellow outfielder, Jo Adell, for the Angels’ slot. Ward’s 19 homers are tied for the tenth most in baseball.
SEATTLE MARINERS (39-37) | C Cal Raleigh | Seattle options the simplest decide for a dream Residence Run Derby participant. Celebrity catcher Cal Raleigh and his league-leading 31 homers grow to be a probable finalist.
TEXAS RANGERS (38-40) | LF Wyatt Langford | Left fielder Wyatt Langford and first baseman Jake Burger are the strongest candidates to characterize a disappointing Rangers offense. Burger’s indirect harm opens the door for Langford and his team-leading 13 residence runs to aim an upset. — Allen Settle
