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The strikeout-prone Gallo won’t have to worry about K’s - or hitting into extreme shifts - in his derby debut, where he’ll be free to let his tape-measure power shine through. Rangers OF Joey Gallo Texas Rangers’ Joey Gallo (13) connects for a solo home run as Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers (34) and umpire John Libka, right, look on in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, July 7, 2021. 932 OPS, and has 124 homers in his career. Olson is the Athletics’ leading slugger this year, with 21 homers and a. The first-time all-star looks to become the third Oakland player to win the derby (Mark McGwire in 1992, Yoenis Céspedes in 2013 and ’14). Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez, left, is behind the plate.
Athletics 1B Matt Olson Oakland Athletics Matt Olson, right, watches his solo home run off New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Sunday, June 20, 2021, at Yankee Stadium in New York. He has 172 career homers but already 20 this year, well on pace to smash his previous career high of 27 from 2017 and ’18. The seven-time all-star will be making his sixth start in the Midsummer Classic on Tuesday, but not before he makes his first derby appearance. He plans on using his national stage to “ show people that there’s life after a cancer diagnosis.” Royals C Salvador Perez Kansas City Royals’ Salvador Perez celebrates with teammate Carlos Santana after hitting a home run against the Detroit Tigers during the third inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Now, the Baltimore star is healthy and has mashed 15 homers. The feel-good story of this year’s derby, Mancini missed the 2020 season while battling colon cancer. Orioles OF Trey Mancini Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Trey Mancini (16) hits a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Friday, July 2, 2021, in Anaheim.
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The defending derby champion from 2019 (the 2020 derby and All-Star Game were canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic), Alonso not only knows how to mash, he knows how to compete in the event. Mets 1B Pete Alonso New York Mets’ Pete Alonso reacts after hitting a game tying solo home run during the seventh inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the New York Yankees on Sunday, July 4, 2021, in New York. He’s leading the majors with 32 homers and though the left-handed hitter hasn’t hit any long balls in four career games in LoDo, he put on a homer show in batting practice here in 2018. The event’s most anticipated bat, Ohtani is the first Japanese player and first pitcher to compete in the derby. RELATED: Home Run Derby: How Rockies sluggers have performed in annual event Angels DH Shohei Ohtani Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) hits a home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles Sunday, July 4, 2021, in Anaheim, Calif.
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