The Philadelphia Phillies will have a strong presence in this year’s Home Run Derby, with two of their own set to compete when the event takes place Monday at Citizens Bank Park.
Kyle Schwarber made the announcement Friday that he will be taking part in the exhibition alongside fellow Phillie Bryce Harper, giving the host city’s fans plenty to cheer about.
Several other players have also been confirmed for the competition, including Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero, New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice, Kansas City Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone, St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker, and Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras.
Schwarber enters the contest as the current major league home run leader, having blasted 32 this season. This won’t be his first time in the derby — he made it all the way to the finals back in 2018 while playing for the Chicago Cubs, only to lose to Harper, who was then with the Nationals when Washington hosted the All-Star festivities that year.
His most recent Derby appearance didn’t fare as well. In 2022, Schwarber was eliminated in the opening round.
