Jordan Walker Claims Home Run Derby Title, Shocking Phillies Fans
WHO:
Fox News - Jordan Walker, St. Louis Cardinals player, won the 2026 Home Run Derby.
Fox News - Kyle Schwarber, Philadelphia Phillies player, was the runner-up in the Home Run Derby.
MLB.com - Willson Contreras, Boston Red Sox player, participated in the Home Run Derby.
MLB.com - Junior Caminero, Tampa Bay Rays player, participated in the Home Run Derby.
MLB.com - Munetaka Murakami, Chicago White Sox player, participated in the Home Run Derby.
MLB.com - Jac Caglianone, Kansas City Royals player, participated in the Home Run Derby.
MLB.com - Ben Rice, New York Yankees player, participated in the Home Run Derby.
MLB.com - Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies player, participated in the Home Run Derby.
WHAT:
ABC News - Walker hit his seventh home run with two swings remaining and his eighth on the next swing to earn bonus swings, ultimately hitting six consecutive home runs to win the Derby.
ABC News - Walker's final home run was a Statcast-projected 401 feet.
ABC News - Walker earned $1 million for winning the Derby, which is more than his 2026 salary with the Cardinals.
ABC News - Walker is having a breakout season with a career-high 22 home runs this season after hitting just 11 combined in the previous two seasons.
ABC News - Walker became the first St. Louis Cardinal to win the Home Run Derby, hitting six consecutive home runs in the final round to defeat Kyle Schwarber, who hit 11.
ABC News - Walker's victory netted him a sizeable trophy and a Liberty Bell-themed necklace that 2006 champion Ryan Howard gifted him.
ABC News - The Home Run Derby featured a new format where each contestant had 20 swings to hit as many home runs as possible.
ABC News - The Derby's new format allowed players to continue swinging until they did not hit a home run on their final swing.
ABC News - Walker finished the first half of the season with a career-high 22 home runs after hitting just 11 combined in the previous two seasons.
ABC News - The Home Run Derby took place at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
ABC News - The 2026 Home Run Derby occurred on July 13, 2026.
ABC News - The Home Run Derby was part of the All-Star weekend festivities.
ABC News - The Home Run Derby is held to crown the league's best slugger during All-Star weekend.
ABC News - The Derby featured a new format where each player had 20 swings in the first round and 15 in the second round, allowing batters to continue swinging if they hit a home run on their final swing.
ABC News - The new format allowed players to continue swinging until they did not hit a home run on their final swing.
ABC News - Jordan Walker hit 12 home runs in the final round of the Home Run Derby, defeating Kyle Schwarber, who hit 11.
ABC News - The Home Run Derby featured a new format where each contestant had 20 swings to hit as many home runs as possible.
ABC News - Willson Contreras and Jordan Walker both hit 13 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby.
ABC News - Junior Caminero hit 12 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby.
ABC News - Kyle Schwarber hit 10 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby.
ABC News - Munetaka Murakami hit 9 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby.
ABC News - Ben Rice hit 7 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby.
ABC News - Jac Caglianone hit 8 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby.
ABC News - Walker hit his seventh home run with two swings remaining and his eighth on the next swing to earn bonus swings, ultimately hitting six consecutive home runs to win the Derby.
ABC News - Walker's final home run was a Statcast-projected 401 feet.
ABC News - Walker earned $1 million for winning the Derby, which is more than his 2026 salary with the Cardinals.
ABC News - Walker is having a breakout season with a career-high 22 home runs this season after hitting just 11 combined in the previous two seasons.
ABC News - Walker became the first St. Louis Cardinal to win the Home Run Derby, hitting six consecutive home runs in the final round to defeat Kyle Schwarber, who hit 11.
ABC News - The Home Run Derby featured a new format where each contestant had 20 swings to hit as many home runs as possible.
ABC News - The Derby's new format allowed players to continue swinging until they did not hit a home run on their final swing.
ABC News - Walker's victory netted him a sizeable trophy and a Liberty Bell-themed necklace that 2006 champion Ryan Howard gifted him.
ABC News - Walker's parents were present to celebrate his victory on the field.
ABC News - Walker hit 12 home runs in the final round of the Home Run Derby, defeating Kyle Schwarber, who hit 11.
ABC News - The Home Run Derby featured a new format where each contestant had 20 swings to hit as many home runs as possible.
ABC News - Willson Contreras and Jordan Walker both hit 13 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby.
ABC News - Junior Caminero hit 12 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby.
ABC News - Kyle Schwarber hit 10 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby.
ABC News - Munetaka Murakami hit 9 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby.
ABC News - Ben Rice hit 7 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby.
ABC News - Jac Caglianone hit 8 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby.
ABC News - Walker hit his seventh home run with two swings remaining and his eighth on the next swing to earn bonus swings, ultimately hitting six consecutive home runs to win the Derby.
ABC News - Walker's final home run was a Statcast-projected 401 feet.
ABC News - Walker earned $1 million for winning the Derby, which is more than his 2026 salary with the Cardinals.
ABC News - Walker is having a breakout season with a career-high 22 home runs this season after hitting just 11 combined in the previous two seasons.
ABC News - Walker became the first St. Louis Cardinal to win the Home Run Derby, hitting six consecutive home runs in the final round to defeat Kyle Schwarber, who hit 11.
ABC News - The Home Run Derby featured a new format where each contestant had 20 swings to hit as many home runs as possible.
ABC News - The Derby's new format allowed players to continue swinging until they did not hit a home run on their final swing.
ABC News - Walker's victory netted him a sizeable trophy and a Liberty Bell-themed necklace that 2006 champion Ryan Howard gifted him.
ABC News - Walker's parents were present to celebrate his victory on the field.
ABC News - Walker hit his seventh home run with two swings remaining and his eighth on the next swing to earn bonus swings, ultimately hitting six consecutive home runs to win the Derby.
ABC News - Walker's final home run was a Statcast-projected 401 feet.
ABC News - Walker earned $1 million for winning the Derby, which is more than his 2026 salary with the Cardinals.
ABC News - Walker is having a breakout season with a career-high 22 home runs this season after hitting just 11 combined in the previous two seasons.
ABC News - Walker became the first St. Louis Cardinal to win the Home Run Derby, hitting six consecutive home runs in the final round to defeat Kyle Schwarber, who hit 11.
ABC News - The Home Run Derby featured a new format where each contestant had 20 swings to hit as many home runs as possible.
ABC News - The Derby's new format allowed players to continue swinging until they did not hit a home run on their final swing.
ABC News - Walker's victory netted him a sizeable trophy and a Liberty Bell-themed necklace that 2006 champion Ryan Howard gifted him.
ABC News - Walker's parents were present to celebrate his victory on the field.
ABC News - Walker hit his seventh home run with two swings remaining and his eighth on the next swing to earn bonus swings, ultimately hitting six consecutive home runs to win the Derby.
ABC News - Walker's final home run was a Statcast-projected 401 feet.
ABC News - Walker earned $1 million for winning the Derby.
ABC News - Walker is having a breakout season with a career-high 22 home runs this season after hitting just 11 combined in the previous two seasons.
ABC News - Walker became the first St. Louis Cardinal to win the Home Run Derby, hitting six consecutive home runs in the final round to defeat Kyle Schwarber, who hit 11.
ABC News - Walker received a Liberty Bell-themed necklace from 2006 champion Ryan Howard.
ABC News - The Home Run Derby featured a new format where each contestant had 20 swings to hit as many home runs as possible.
ABC News - Walker finished the first half of the season with a career-high 22 home runs after hitting just 11 combined in the previous two seasons.
ABC News - The Home Run Derby took place at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
ABC News - The 2026 Home Run Derby occurred on July 13, 2026.
ABC News - The Home Run Derby was part of the All-Star weekend festivities.
ABC News - The Home Run Derby is held to crown the league's best slugger during All-Star weekend.
ABC News - The Derby featured a new format where each player had 20 swings in the first round and 15 in the second round, allowing batters to continue swinging if they hit a home run on their final swing.
ABC News - The new format allowed players to continue swinging until they did not hit a home run on their final swing.
ABC News - Jordan Walker hit his seventh home run with two swings remaining and his eighth on the next swing to earn bonus swings, ultimately hitting six consecutive home runs to win the Derby.
ABC News - Walker's final home run was a Statcast-projected 401 feet.
ABC News - Walker earned $1 million for winning the Derby.
ABC News - Walker is having a breakout season with a career-high 22 home runs this season after hitting just 11 combined in the previous two seasons.
ABC News - Jordan Walker became the first St. Louis Cardinal to win the Home Run Derby, hitting six consecutive home runs in the final round to defeat Kyle Schwarber, who hit 11.
ABC News - Walker's final home run was a Statcast-projected 401 feet, which he hit on his first do-or-die swing.
ABC News - Walker earned $1 million for winning the Derby and received a Liberty Bell-themed necklace from 2006 champion Ryan Howard.
ABC News - Walker finished the first half of the season with a career-high 22 home runs after hitting just 11 combined in the previous two seasons.
Fox News - Jordan Walker hit 12 home runs in the final round of the Home Run Derby, defeating Kyle Schwarber, who hit 11.
Fox News - The Home Run Derby featured a new format where each contestant had 20 swings to hit as many home runs as possible.
MLB.com - Willson Contreras and Jordan Walker both hit 13 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby.
MLB.com - Junior Caminero hit 12 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby.
MLB.com - Kyle Schwarber hit 10 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby.
MLB.com - Munetaka Murakami hit 9 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby.
MLB.com - Ben Rice hit 7 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby.
MLB.com - Jac Caglianone hit 8 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby.
ABC News - Jordan Walker hit his seventh home run with two swings remaining and his eighth on the next swing to earn bonus swings, ultimately hitting six consecutive home runs to win the Derby.
ABC News - Walker's final home run was a Statcast-projected 401 feet.
ABC News - Walker earned $1 million for winning the Derby.
ABC News - Walker is having a breakout season with a career-high 22 home runs this season after hitting just 11 combined in the previous two seasons.
ABC News - Walker became the first St. Louis Cardinal to win the Home Run Derby, hitting six consecutive home runs in the final round to defeat Kyle Schwarber, who hit 11.
ABC News - Walker received a Liberty Bell-themed necklace from 2006 champion Ryan Howard.
ABC News - The Home Run Derby featured a new format where each contestant had 20 swings to hit as many home runs as possible.
ABC News - Walker finished the first half of the season with a career-high 22 home runs after hitting just 11 combined in the previous two seasons.
ABC News - The Home Run Derby took place at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
ABC News - The 2026 Home Run Derby occurred on July 13, 2026.
ABC News - The Home Run Derby was part of the All-Star weekend festivities.
ABC News - The Home Run Derby is held to crown the league's best slugger during All-Star weekend.
ABC News - The Derby featured a new format where each player had 20 swings in the first round and 15 in the second round, allowing batters to continue swinging if they hit a home run on their final swing.
ABC News - The new format allowed players to continue swinging until they did not hit a home run on their final swing.
ABC News - Jordan Walker hit 12 home runs in the final round of the Home Run Derby, defeating Kyle Schwarber, who hit 11.
ABC News - The Home Run Derby featured a new format where each contestant had 20 swings to hit as many home runs as possible.
ABC News - Willson Contreras and Jordan Walker both hit 13 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby.
ABC News - Junior Caminero hit 12 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby.
ABC News - Kyle Schwarber hit 10 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby.
ABC News - Munetaka Murakami hit 9 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby.
ABC News - Ben Rice hit 7 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby.
ABC News - Jac Caglianone hit 8 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby.
ABC News - Jordan Walker hit his seventh home run with two swings remaining and his eighth on the next swing to earn bonus swings, ultimately hitting six consecutive home runs to win the Derby.
ABC News - Walker's final home run was a Statcast-projected 401 feet.
ABC News - Walker earned $1 million for winning the Derby.
ABC News - Walker is having a breakout season with a career-high 22 home runs this season after hitting just 11 combined in the previous two seasons.
ABC News - Walker became the first St. Louis Cardinal to win the Home Run Derby, hitting six consecutive home runs in the final round to defeat Kyle Schwarber, who hit 11.
ABC News - Walker received a Liberty Bell-themed necklace from 2006 champion Ryan Howard.
ABC News - The Home Run Derby featured a new format where each contestant had 20 swings to hit as many home runs as possible.
ABC News - Walker finished the first half of the season with a career-high 22 home runs after hitting just 11 combined in the previous two seasons.
ABC News - The Home Run Derby took place at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
ABC News - The 2026 Home Run Derby occurred on July 13, 2026.
ABC News - The Home Run Derby was part of the All-Star weekend festivities.
ABC News - The Home Run Derby is held to crown the league's best slugger during All-Star weekend.
ABC News - The Derby featured a new format where each player had 20 swings in the first round and 15 in the second round, allowing batters to continue swinging if they hit a home run on their final swing.
ABC News - The new format allowed players to continue swinging until they did not hit a home run on their final swing.
ABC News - Jordan Walker hit his seventh home run with two swings remaining and his eighth on the next swing to earn bonus swings, ultimately hitting six consecutive home runs to win the Derby.
ABC News - Walker's final home run was a Statcast-projected 401 feet.
ABC News - Walker earned $1 million for winning the Derby.
ABC News - Walker is having a breakout season with a career-high 22 home runs this season after hitting just 11 combined in the previous two seasons.
ABC News - Jordan Walker became the first St. Louis Cardinal to win the Home Run Derby, hitting six consecutive home runs in the final round to defeat Kyle Schwarber, who hit 11.
ABC News - Walker's final home run was a Statcast-projected 401 feet, which he hit on his first do-or-die swing.
ABC News - Walker earned $1 million for winning the Derby and received a Liberty Bell-themed necklace from 2006 champion Ryan Howard.
ABC News - Walker finished the first half of the season with a career-high 22 home runs after hitting just 11 combined in the previous two seasons.
Fox News - Jordan Walker hit 12 home runs in the final round of the Home Run Derby, defeating Kyle Schwarber, who hit 11.
Fox News - The Home Run Derby featured a new format where each contestant had 20 swings to hit as many home runs as possible.
MLB.com - Willson Contreras and Jordan Walker both hit 13 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby.
MLB.com - Junior Caminero hit 12 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby.
MLB.com - Kyle Schwarber hit 10 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby.
MLB.com - Munetaka Murakami hit 9 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby.
MLB.com - Ben Rice hit 7 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby.
MLB.com - Jac Caglianone hit 8 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby.
WHERE:
Fox News - The Home Run Derby took place at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
WHEN:
Fox News - The 2026 Home Run Derby occurred on July 13, 2026.
MLB.com - The Home Run Derby was part of the All-Star weekend festivities.
WHY:
Fox News - The Home Run Derby is held to crown the league's best slugger during All-Star weekend.
HOW:
ABC News - The Derby featured a new format where each player had 20 swings in the first round and 15 in the second round, allowing batters to continue swinging if they hit a home run on their final swing.
ABC News - The new format allowed players to continue swinging until they did not hit a home run on their final swing.
ABC News - The Derby featured a new format where each player had 20 swings in the first round and 15 in the second round, allowing batters to continue swinging if they hit a home run on their final swing.
ABC News - The Derby featured a new format where each player had 20 swings in the first round and 15 in the second round, with batters continuing to swing if they hit a home run on their final swing.
Fox News - The new format allowed players to continue swinging until they did not hit a home run on their final swing.
Jordan Walker made history by becoming the first St. Louis Cardinal to win the Home Run Derby, hitting six consecutive home runs in the final round to defeat Kyle Schwarber, who managed eleven. Walker's impressive performance included a final home run projected at 401 feet, and he earned a cool $1 million for his victory, surpassing his 2026 salary with the Cardinals. The Derby, held at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, featured a new format allowing players to continue swinging until they missed, and Walker finished the event with a total of twelve home runs in the final round.