Who has the most home runs in the history of the Home Run Derby?

Over the years, dozens of power players have participated in the Home Run Derby from Major League Baseball (MLB), demonstrating his talent when it comes to hitting home runs.

The fact of hitting a home run during an official game is always an unforgettable moment for the thousands of fans present in the stadiums, as well as for the million viewers who follow the meetings through their screens at home.

This is why the Home Run Derby is one of the mid-season events that raises the most commotion in the baseball fanatic, where the best homers meet to get the ball out of the park.

Although there are a large number of historic baseball players who have participated and have left their mark in this popular and colorful event, there is one who has been able to stand out in a big way, leaving the bar quite high for the following competitors.

Pete Alonso

The first baseman of the New York MetsPete Alonso, was the two-time defending champion of the Home Run Derby, having triumphed in 2019 and 2021, after the cancellation of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the recent celebration of the 2022 edition, Pete Alonso he was eliminated in the semifinals against rookie sensation Julio Rodríguez of the Seattle Mariners, thus ending the reign of the Mets star.

However, Alonso has marveled in his 3 participations in this great tournament, having the most home runs for life in the Home Run Derby of the Major Leagues, with a total of 174.

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To put in context, the second in the historical list is Albert Pujolswith a total of 106, having participated 5 times, while Alonso only has 3 appearances, which makes his mark even more surprising.

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