Several weeks ago, Ian Miller and Riley Breckenridge were talking about the upcoming Home Run Derby on their Prodcast. There was an off-hand comment about how they should have a Home Run Derpy tournament instead. So if we’re stealing the idea…we apologize deeply. But it was a difficult thing to pass up. This isn’t exactly a tournament, but it’s an appreciation of our eight participants in a slightly different manner. It’s a shame Jeff Karstens won’t be the one pitching to them next Monday night. Anyway, let’s get started.
The American League
CAPTAIN: New York Yankees 2B Robinson Cano
Baltimore Orioles 1B Chris Davis
Detroit Tigers 1B Prince Fielder
Oakland Athletics OF Yoenis Cespedes
If you haven’t watched The Official Cespedes Derby preview yet, click here.
The National League
CAPTAIN: New York Mets 3B David Wright
Washington Nationals OF Bryce Harper
Colorado Rockies OF Michael Cuddyer
Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Pedro Alvarez