Jordan Walker tunes out Philadelphia boos to stun Kyle Schwarber in Home Run Derby
Summary
Jordan Walker won the Home Run Derby by hitting eight home runs in a row to beat Kyle Schwarber in the final round. Walker is the first St. Louis Cardinal to win the event, which was held in Philadelphia and featured some boos from local fans toward players other than their favorites.Key Facts
- Jordan Walker won the Home Run Derby, hitting eight consecutive home runs in the final round.
- He defeated Kyle Schwarber, who had 11 home runs in his final round.
- Philadelphia fans booed most players except for Schwarber and Bryce Harper.
- Walker is a 24-year-old first-time All-Star having a breakout season with a career-high 22 home runs.
- The Derby returned to a swing format where players keep swinging if their last hit was a home run, instead of a timed format.
- The event was the first Home Run Derby and All-Star Game held at Citizens Bank Park since 2004.
- This was the first Derby in Philadelphia since 1996 and was sold out.
- Walker won $1 million for the title, while Schwarber earned $500,000 as runner-up.
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