2008 MLB Home Run Derby - Will Vladimir Guerrero Repeat as the Home Run King?
Baseball’s 2008 Regular Season is less than a month away and it is almost time for the All-Star Game as well, but that is not all the action that is awaiting fans. The 2008 Home Run Derby is also all set to drive baseball fans into a frenzy. To be played on July 14, the 2008 Home Run Derby will definitely determine the Home Run King for 2008.
The Home Run Derby is an event played prior to the MLB All-Star Game. It is a contest among the top home run hitters to determine who can hit the most home runs. The event is currently sponsored by State Farm Insurance. Former sponsors included Century 21 Real Estate and Service Merchandise.
8 players participate in the Home Run Derby - 5 top All-Star team members in home run standings for American League and 5 top All-Star team members in home run standings for National League. The League makes a $1,000 donation in each player’s name to the charity of the player’s choice in appreciation for his participation. The rule is simple – the player who hits the most home runs wins.
The Tampa Bay Rays are the only team that has never fielded a player for the Home Run Derby.
Some past Home Run Derby winners
- 2007 - Vladimir Guerrero of Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
- 2006 - Ryan Howard of Philadelphia Phillies
- 2005 - Bobby Abreu of Philadelphia Phillies
- 2004 - Miguel Tejada of Baltimore Orioles
- 2003 - Garret Anderson of Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
- 2002 - Jason Giambi of New York Yankees
An overview of the 2007 Home Run Derby
The 2007 Home Run Derby was held on July 9 at AT&T Park. The competition had 8 competitors, 7 of whom were eliminated over 3 rounds. Vladimir Guerrero, of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, beat Alex Rios of the Toronto Blue Jays in the final.
2008 MLB Home Run Derby
The 2008 MLB Home Run Derby will be played on Monday, July 14, one day prior to the MLB All-Star Game, at the Yankee Stadium in New York. The event will commence at 8 P.M. local time.
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