The 20 Greatest Home Run Derby Champions of All Time

Legends of the long ball meet one-night wonders who caught lightning under the lights, spanning three decades of batting-practice theater. Cast your vote!

1. 1
   Josh Hamilton

   Delivered a legendary 28-homer first round at Yankee Stadium in the 2008 Derby.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Pete Alonso

   The Mets' 'Polar Bear' who won back-to-back Derbies in 2019 and 2021.
   710pts
3. 3
   Frank Thomas

   'The Big Hurt,' a Hall of Fame masher who won the inaugural-era 1995 Derby.
   624pts
4. 4
   Ryan Howard

   The Phillies' powerful first baseman who won the 2006 Derby in Pittsburgh.
   624pts
5. 5
   Bobby Abreu

   Put on a record-shattering show at the 2005 Derby in Detroit.
   624pts
6. 6
   Yoenis Céspedes

   The electric outfielder who claimed back-to-back Derby titles in 2013 and 2014.
   624pts
7. 7
   Todd Frazier

   The Reds' third baseman who won the 2015 Derby in front of his home fans in Cincinnati.
   560pts
8. 8
   Aaron Judge

   The towering Yankees slugger who powered his way to the 2017 Home Run Derby crown as a rookie.
   560pts
9. 9
   Giancarlo Stanton

   The prodigious power hitter who launched titanic blasts to win the 2016 Derby.
   485pts
10. 10
    Prince Fielder

    One of only three two-time champions, winning in 2009 and 2012.
    485pts
11. 11
    Teoscar Hernández

    Claimed the Dodgers' first-ever Home Run Derby title in 2024.
    397pts
12. 12
    Juan Soto

    Became one of the youngest Derby champions with his 2022 victory in Los Angeles.
    397pts
13. 13
    Juan González

    The two-time winner (1993, 1997) and feared Rangers run producer.
    291pts
14. 14
    Cal Raleigh

    The Mariners catcher who made history as the first backstop to win the Derby in 2025.
    291pts
15. 15
    Ken Griffey Jr.

    The only three-time Derby winner (1994, 1998, 1999) and one of baseball's most beloved sluggers.
    291pts
16. 16
    Bryce Harper

    Thrilled his home crowd by winning the 2018 Derby in Washington, D.C.
    291pts
17. 17
    Mark McGwire

    The muscle-bound slugger who claimed the 1992 Derby amid his prolific home-run career.
    0pts
18. 18
    Sammy Sosa

    The charismatic Cubs star who won the 2000 Home Run Derby at Turner Field.
    0pts
19. 19
    Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

    Set a single-Derby record of 91 homers in 2019 and captured the title in 2023.
    0pts
20. 20
    David Ortiz

    Red Sox icon 'Big Papi' who took home the 2010 Derby trophy.
    0pts

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