Who did Josh Hamilton lose the Home Run Derby to?
Morneau
Sadly, Hamilton inexplicably lost the derby title to Morneau despite hitting a record 28 home runs in the first round, finishing with 35 total.
Did Josh Hamilton ever win the Home Run Derby?
Justin Morneau of the Minnesota Twins defeated Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers, 5–3, in the final….2008 Major League Baseball Home Run Derby.
| Date | July 14, 2008 |
|---|---|
| City | The Bronx, New York |
| Winner | Justin Morneau |
| ← 2007 Major League Baseball Home Run Derby 2009 → |
How many home runs did Josh Hamilton hit in Home Run Derby?
28 home runs
Salvador Perez hit 29 home runs during the first round of Monday’s MLB Home Run Derby. It topped Josh Hamilton’s record of 28 home runs in the first round, set in 2008 at Yankee Stadium. Unfortunately for Perez, Pete Alonso beat him to it.
When did Josh Hamilton hit 4 homeruns in a game?
On this date in Texas Rangers history, Josh Hamilton became the first player wearing a Rangers uniform to hit four home runs in a single game. That moment came on May 8, 2012, at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland, against the Baltimore Orioles. All four of Hamilton’s home runs were of the two-run variety.
Who hit home run out of Yankee Stadium?
Mantle
Mantle, who was known for his imposing power, feasted off the short porch in right field at Yankee Stadium throughout his career, helping him lead the league in home runs four times. He nearly hit a few balls out of Yankee Stadium, lacing them off the third deck facade.
Who won the Home Run Derby in 2007?
Vladimir Guerrero
The Home Run Derby was seen July 9 on ESPN at 8 p.m. EST. Vladimir Guerrero of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim beat Alex Ríos of the Toronto Blue Jays 3–2 in the final….2007 Major League Baseball Home Run Derby.
| Date | July 9, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Venue | AT Park |
| City | San Francisco, California |
| Winner | Vladimir Guerrero |
| ← 2006 Major League Baseball Home Run Derby 2008 → |
What is the farthest home run ever hit?
The Longest Home Run Ever Was So Deep, It Fooled the Camera Man
- 535 Feet: Adam Dunn (Cincinnati Reds, 2004), Willie Stargell (Pittsburgh Pirates, 1978)
- 539 Feet: Reggie Jackson (Oakland Athletics, 1971)
- 565 Feet: Mickey Mantle (New York Yankees, 1953)
- 575 Feet: Babe Ruth (New York Yankees, 1921)
Who won the most HR Derby?
Pete Alonso
Home Run Derby/Latest winners
Who has won the Home Run Derby the most? Ken Griffey Jr. is the only three-time winner of the event. He was the first player to win in back-to-back years (1998 and 1999). Alonso is the third to win consecutive titles and is one away from tying Griffey.