The 2024 MLB Home Run Derby will feature several players making their debut, but Vaughn Dalzell of NBC Sports discusses why the Mets’ Pete Alonso has the best chance to win for a third time.
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With the 2024 MLB All-Star Game fast approaching, additional events will also be held in the lead up.
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One of the premier festivities is the Home Run Derby, which pits some of the league's best sluggers against one another to see who can launch the most homers.
Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who won the competition last year, won't be in the mix this time around.
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From participants to how to watch and more, here's what to know for the 2024 Home Run Derby:
When is the 2024 Home Run Derby?
The derby is set for Monday, July 15.
What time is the 2024 Home Run Derby?
The derby is slated to start around 8 p.m. ET, 5 p.m. PT.
What is the format for the 2024 Home Run Derby?
The marquee changes to the format for the 2024 derby involves batters facing limited pitches. In the first round and semifinals, each batter will face either 40 pitches or get three minutes at the plate, whichever comes first.
In the final round, the pitch count dwindles to 27 and two minutes. The full list of format changes can be viewed here.
How to watch, stream the 2024 Home Run Derby
The derby will be exclusively broadcast on ESPN and streamed on the ESPN app.
Who is competing in the 2024 Home Run Derby?
These are the eight batters participating in the 2024 derby:
- Pete Alonso, New York Mets
- Teoscar Hernandez, Los Angeles Dodgers
- Adolis Garcia, Texas Rangers
- Jose Ramirez, Cleveland Guardians
- Marcell Ozuna, Atlanta Braves
- Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City Royals
- Alec Bohm, Philadelphia Phillies
- Gunnar Henderson, Baltimore Orioles
