Jordan Walker Headlines 2026 Home Run Derby Recap

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Jordan Walker Headlines 2026 Home Run Derby Recap

Jordan Walker stunned the Philadelphia crowd by defeating Kyle Schwarber 12-11 to win the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park. Walker became the first Cardinals player to capture the title, finishing with a late surge in the new swing-based format as the event made its Netflix debut during All-Star Week in Philadelphia for the first time.

By Abhay Aggarwal

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Barry Bonds Praises Jordan Walker for Winning “Greatest Home Run Derby” Ever

Bonds, MLB's all-time leader in home runs, was thoroughly impressed by Walker's stunning comeback win over Kyle Schwarber in the final. "You were so calm. To come back from 11 with only 15 swings, brother, you got my trophy too," Bonds said to a beaming Walker, who became the first Cardinals player to win the Derby.

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Ben Rice Thrilled With Home Run Derby Experience Despite Early Exit

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Ben Rice Thrilled With Home Run Derby Experience Despite Early Exit

Rice was eliminated in the first round after hitting only seven homers, the lowest among all competitors. However, he was satisfied overall, especially when he shared the moment with his father, who pitched to him. "I stepped out there and just looked at my dad. We just smiled at each other, and we're like, ‘Let's go, let's take some swings'."

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Jordan Walker Wins $1 Million With Home Run Derby Win, Kyle Schwarber Takes Home $500,000

about 9 hours ago

Jordan Walker Wins $1 Million With Home Run Derby Win, Kyle Schwarber Takes Home $500,000

Walker's million-dollar payout meant he made more money from winning the Derby than he is making with the Cardinals this season ($799,400). Schwarber earned $500,000 for finishing as the runner-up. Junior Caminero won an additional $100,000 after hitting the longest homer of the night at 491 feet. Everyone who finished third through eighth received $150,000 each.


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Kyle Schwarber Undecided on Participating in Home Run Derby Next Season

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Kyle Schwarber Undecided on Participating in Home Run Derby Next Season

Schwarber lost to Jordan Walker in a thriller in Philadelphia, his second runner-up finish after losing in 2018 to Bryce Harper. In 2027, the Derby will be at Wrigley Field, where Schwarber won the 2016 World Series with the Cubs. On his participation next year, he remains undecided. "I’m just thinking about making it home tonight and having a beer."

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about 10 hours ago

Jordan Walker’s Epic Response to Getting Booed by the Philadelphia Crowd in Home Run Derby

Walker rallied late, hitting six homers in a row, to complete an epic comeback win. The 24-year-old was not bothered by being relentlessly booed by the Philadelphia crowd, which was supporting hometown hero Kyle Schwarber. "I was once told you don’t boo nobodies, so it feels pretty good." Walker is the first Cardinal ever to win the Derby.

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