Baseball’s top stars are ready to compete in the Home Run Derby!
One of the most anticipated events in baseball returns Monday night at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, the home of the Texas Rangers. Tune in to watch players like Jose Ramirez from the Cleveland Guardians, Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals, Pete Alonso of the New York Mets, and more vie for the prestigious All-Star prize.
Here’s what you need to know and how to watch the 2024 MLB All-Star Home Run Derby.
When does the Home Run Derby start tonight?
The 2024 Home Run Derby begins at 8 p.m. on Monday, July 15.
How to watch the 2024 Home Run Derby
The event will be broadcast on ESPN and ESPN2. It can be streamed on the ESPN app, Fubo, Sling TV, Hulu with Live TV, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV.
Participants of the 2024 Home Run Derby
Eight players, four from the American League and four from the National League, will compete:
Pete Alonso, 1B, New York Mets
Alec Bohm, 3B, Philadelphia Phillies
Adolis García, OF, Texas Rangers
Gunnar Henderson, SS, Baltimore Orioles
Teoscar Hernández, OF, Los Angeles Dodgers
Marcell Ozuna, DH, Atlanta Braves
Jose Ramirez, 3B, Cleveland Guardians
Bobby Witt Jr., SS, Kansas City Royals
Home Run Derby Prize Money
The total prize pool for the Home Run Derby is $2.5 million, with the winner taking home $1 million and the runner-up earning $750,000.
New Rules for the 2024 Home Run Derby
This year, the Home Run Derby will see a format change, moving away from a strict tournament style. All eight hitters will compete in the first round, with the top four performers advancing to the semifinals, seeded 1-4 based on their home run totals. In case of ties, the longest home run hit by each player will determine the tiebreaker.
In the first two rounds, each player will have three minutes, or a maximum of 40 pitches, to hit as many home runs as possible. Each player is allowed one 45-second timeout, which cannot be used during bonus time (awarded for home runs longer than 425 feet). For the finals, players will have two minutes or 27 pitches, excluding bonus time.