Oneil Cruz Didn't Win the Home Run Derby
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With his father, Todd, throwing to him and his little brother, Todd Jr., catching, Raleigh became the first catcher ever to win Major League Baseball’s Home Run Derby when he bested Junior Caminero — who nearly became the youngest player to win the event — 18-15 in the finals.
Here is a look at the monster home run that Pirates slugger Oneil Cruz clobbered in the first round of the 2025 Home Run Derby.
Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez was crowned 2024 Home Run Derby champion after defeating Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. in the finals. Hernandez slugged 14 homers in the final round, one more than Witt, to become the first Dodgers player to win the Derby title.
Raleigh will become the second-ever player to switch hit in the Derby ( Adley Rutschman in 2023, lost 2nd round), plus no catcher has ever won the derby. This is year 39 of the event, so odds are against Raleigh despite him being the favorite.
Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Oneil Cruz smashed a historic 513-foot home run at the 2025 Home Run Derby, stunning fans and breaking records.
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