MLB Home Run Derby Winners: Full list of champions and records

The list of MLB Home Run Derby champions stands as a testament to sheer athleticism and raw strength. These remarkable individuals have captivated audiences with their display of long-ball prowess. 

From the towering shots that clear the outfield walls to the adrenaline-fueled showdowns under dazzling stadium lights, the champions have left an indelible mark on the sport. 

Check out the complete list of MLB Home Run Derby winners.

MLB Home Run Derby Champions

• 2024. – Teoscar Hernández (Los Angeles Dodgers)
• 2023 – Vladimir Guerrero, Jr. (Toronto Blue Jays)
• 2022 – Juan Soto (Washington Nationals)
• 2021 – Pete Alonso (New York Mets)
• 2020 – No Home Run Derby due to the shortened season and COVID-19 pandemic.
• 2019 – Pete Alonso (New York Mets)
• 2018 – Bryce Harper (Washington Nationals)
• 2017 – Aaron Judge (New York Yankees)
• 2016 – Giancarlo Stanton (Miami Marlins)
• 2015 – Todd Frazier (Cincinnati Reds)
• 2014 – Yoenis Céspedes (Oakland Athletics)
• 2013 – Yoenis Céspedes (Oakland Athletics)
• 2012 – Prince Fielder (Detroit Tigers)
• 2011 – Robinson Canó (New York Yankees)
• 2010 – David Ortiz (Boston Red Sox)
• 2009 – Prince Fielder (Milwaukee Brewers)
• 2008 – Justin Morneau (Minnesota Twins)
• 2007 – Vladimir Guerrero (Los Angeles Angels)
• 2006 – Ryan Howard (Philadelphia Phillies)
• 2005 – Bobby Abreu (Philadelphia Phillies)
• 2004 – Miguel Tejada (Baltimore Orioles)
• 2003 – Garret Anderson (Anaheim Angels)
• 2002 – Jason Giambi (New York Yankees)
• 2001 – Luis Gonzalez (Arizona Diamondbacks)
• 2000 – Sammy Sosa (Chicago Cubs)
• 1999 – Ken Griffey Jr. (Seattle Mariners)
• 1998 – Ken Griffey Jr. (Seattle Mariners)
• 1997 – Tino Martinez (New York Yankees)
• 1996 – Barry Bonds (San Francisco Giants)
• 1995 – Frank Thomas (Chicago White Sox)
• 1994 – Ken Griffey Jr. (Seattle Mariners)
• 1993 – Juan González (Texas Rangers)
• 1992 – Mark McGwire (Oakland Athletics)
• 1991 – Cal Ripken Jr. (Baltimore Orioles)
• 1990 – Ryne Sandberg (Chicago Cubs)
• 1989 – Eric Davis (Cincinnati Reds) and Rubén Sierra (Texas Rangers)
• 1988 – No Home Run Derby due to rain.
• 1987 – Andre Dawson (Chicago Cubs) defeated Eric Davis (Cincinnati Reds)
• 1986 – Darryl Strawberry (New York Mets) and Wally Joyner (California Angels)
• 1985 – Dave Parker (Cincinnati Reds)

Who has the most Home Run Derby wins?

Ken Griffey Jr. holds the record for the most Home Run Derby wins with three victories. Prince Fielder, Yoenis Céspedes, and Pete Alonso have won the derby twice.

Who has hit the most home runs in a single round?

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. holds the record for most home runs hit in a single round of the Home Run Derby with 40. Below are the top five:

• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. – 40 home runs
• Joc Pederson – 39
• Pete Alonso – 35
• Julio Rodríguez – 32
• Juan Soto and Julio Rodríguez – 31

Who has hit the most home runs in a Home Run Derby?

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. holds the record for most home runs hit in a single derby with 91 back in 2019. Here’s a list of the top ten results:

• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. – 91 home runs (2019)
• Julio Rodríguez – 81 (2022)
• Pete Alonso – 74 (2021)
• Giancarlo Stanton – 61 (2016)
• Joc Pederson – 60 (2019)
• Trey Mancini – 59 (2021)
• Pete Alonso – 57 (2019)
• Kyle Schwarber – 55 (2018)
• Juan Soto – 53 (2022)
• Aaron Judge – 47 (2017)

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