Who is the greatest Home Run Derby champion of all time?

By YPB Team

From three-time champions to record-breaking single-night explosions, this lineup spans four decades of the sport's most electric power show. Cast your vote!

Ken Griffey Jr. — ranked #11
Ken Griffey Jr.
Won the Home Run Derby a record three times (1994, 1998, 1999), cementing his status as the event's all-time greatest champion.
1000pts
Pete Alonso — ranked #22
Pete Alonso
Won back-to-back titles in 2019 and 2021 and holds the record for most home runs ever hit across Derby appearances.
894pts
Cal Ripken Jr. — ranked #33
Cal Ripken Jr.
The Iron Man surprised the field to win the 1991 Derby in his home ballpark in Baltimore.
609pts
David Ortiz — ranked #44
David Ortiz
Big Papi won the 2010 title in Anaheim during one of his most productive power seasons.
609pts
Juan Soto — ranked #55
Juan Soto
Won the 2022 Derby with a dramatic extra-innings victory over Julio Rodriguez.
609pts
Barry Bonds — ranked #66
Barry Bonds
Claimed the 1996 crown, the only Derby title of his record-shattering home run career.
609pts
Teoscar Hernandez — ranked #77
Teoscar Hernandez
Won the 2024 title while playing for the Dodgers at the All-Star Game in Texas.
609pts
Ryan Howard — ranked #88
Ryan Howard
Won the 2006 Derby in the same MVP season that saw him lead the majors in home runs.
609pts
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. — ranked #99
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Set a Derby record with 40 home runs in a single round en route to winning the 2023 title.
546pts
Eric Davis — ranked #1010
Eric Davis
Won the 1989 Derby as one of the most electrifying five-tool players of his era.
546pts
Vladimir Guerrero — ranked #1111
Vladimir Guerrero
The Hall of Famer won the 2007 Derby at AT&T Park with a legendary opposite-field power display.
473pts
Luis Gonzalez — ranked #1212
Luis Gonzalez
Won the 2001 Derby in the midst of his franchise-record 57-homer season with Arizona.
473pts
Prince Fielder — ranked #1313
Prince Fielder
Captured Derby crowns in 2009 and 2012, becoming one of only a handful of two-time champions.
473pts
Mark McGwire — ranked #1414
Mark McGwire
Overpowered the 1992 field en route to the title during his peak power-hitting years with Oakland.
473pts
Miguel Tejada — ranked #1515
Miguel Tejada
Won the 2004 Derby the year after taking home the AL MVP award.
473pts
Dave Parker — ranked #1616
Dave Parker
Won the inaugural Home Run Derby in 1985, launching the modern era of the event.
387pts
Justin Morneau — ranked #1717
Justin Morneau
Upset a stacked field including Josh Hamilton's legendary round to win the 2008 Derby.
387pts
Jason Giambi — ranked #1818
Jason Giambi
Won the 2002 title in his first season after signing with the Yankees.
387pts
Ryne Sandberg — ranked #1919
Ryne Sandberg
The Hall of Fame second baseman won the 1990 Derby, a rare power showcase from a middle infielder.
387pts
Bryce Harper — ranked #2020
Bryce Harper
Won a dramatic 2018 title in his home stadium in Washington, capped by a furious final-round comeback.
387pts
Bobby Abreu — ranked #2121
Bobby Abreu
Set a then-record 41 home runs to win the 2005 Derby at Comerica Park.
387pts
Yoenis Cespedes — ranked #2222
Yoenis Cespedes
Won consecutive titles in 2013 and 2014, becoming a two-time back-to-back champion.
284pts
Frank Thomas — ranked #2323
Frank Thomas
The Big Hurt powered his way to the 1995 title during his dominant White Sox tenure.
284pts
Giancarlo Stanton — ranked #2424
Giancarlo Stanton
Blasted his way to the 2016 championship with some of the longest home runs in Derby history.
284pts
Robinson Cano — ranked #2525
Robinson Cano
Won the 2011 Derby at Yankee Stadium with his own father serving as his pitcher.
284pts
Sammy Sosa — ranked #2626
Sammy Sosa
Won the 2000 Derby at the height of the great home run chase era.
158pts
Aaron Judge — ranked #2727
Aaron Judge
The towering Yankees slugger won the 2017 Derby as a rookie phenom in Miami.
158pts
Andre Dawson — ranked #2828
Andre Dawson
Won the 1987 Derby the same season he claimed NL MVP honors with the Cubs.
158pts
Todd Frazier — ranked #2929
Todd Frazier
Won an emotional 2015 title in his hometown of Cincinnati.
158pts
Cal Raleigh — ranked #3030
Cal Raleigh
Won the 2025 Derby, becoming the first catcher and first switch-hitter ever to win the event.
158pts
Juan Gonzalez — ranked #3131
Juan Gonzalez
Won the 1993 title during the first of his two AL MVP-winning seasons with Texas.
158pts

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