St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker will step up to the plate in the Home Run Derby this Monday evening at Citizens Bank Ballpark in Philadelphia.
Walker, a first-time All-Star, is enjoying a remarkable breakout season in St. Louis. Heading into Thursday, he had already set a career best with 21 home runs and paced the entire Major League Baseball with 70 RBIs.
At just 24 years old, Walker becomes the first Cardinals representative in the annual power-hitting showcase since Albert Pujols participated back in 2022.
Spectators at Citizens Bank Ballpark may want to brace themselves — Walker is posting an average exit velocity of 94.2 mph, which ranks tied for fifth among qualified hitters according to Statcast data.
Walker will share the Derby stage with Rays third baseman Junior Caminero, Yankees first baseman Ben Rice, Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone, and Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras. The eight-player field still has three open spots yet to be announced.
