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!

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. David Ortiz — ranked #44
    David Ortiz
    Big Papi won the 2010 title in Anaheim during one of his most productive power seasons.
    609pts
  5. Juan Soto — ranked #55
    Juan Soto
    Won the 2022 Derby with a dramatic extra-innings victory over Julio Rodriguez.
    609pts
  6. Barry Bonds — ranked #66
    Barry Bonds
    Claimed the 1996 crown, the only Derby title of his record-shattering home run career.
    609pts
  7. Teoscar Hernandez — ranked #77
    Teoscar Hernandez
    Won the 2024 title while playing for the Dodgers at the All-Star Game in Texas.
    609pts
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Eric Davis — ranked #1010
    Eric Davis
    Won the 1989 Derby as one of the most electrifying five-tool players of his era.
    546pts
  11. 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
  12. Luis Gonzalez — ranked #1212
    Luis Gonzalez
    Won the 2001 Derby in the midst of his franchise-record 57-homer season with Arizona.
    473pts
  13. Prince Fielder — ranked #1313
    Prince Fielder
    Captured Derby crowns in 2009 and 2012, becoming one of only a handful of two-time champions.
    473pts
  14. Mark McGwire — ranked #1414
    Mark McGwire
    Overpowered the 1992 field en route to the title during his peak power-hitting years with Oakland.
    473pts
  15. Miguel Tejada — ranked #1515
    Miguel Tejada
    Won the 2004 Derby the year after taking home the AL MVP award.
    473pts
  16. Dave Parker — ranked #1616
    Dave Parker
    Won the inaugural Home Run Derby in 1985, launching the modern era of the event.
    387pts
  17. Justin Morneau — ranked #1717
    Justin Morneau
    Upset a stacked field including Josh Hamilton's legendary round to win the 2008 Derby.
    387pts
  18. Jason Giambi — ranked #1818
    Jason Giambi
    Won the 2002 title in his first season after signing with the Yankees.
    387pts
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. Bobby Abreu — ranked #2121
    Bobby Abreu
    Set a then-record 41 home runs to win the 2005 Derby at Comerica Park.
    387pts
  22. Yoenis Cespedes — ranked #2222
    Yoenis Cespedes
    Won consecutive titles in 2013 and 2014, becoming a two-time back-to-back champion.
    284pts
  23. Frank Thomas — ranked #2323
    Frank Thomas
    The Big Hurt powered his way to the 1995 title during his dominant White Sox tenure.
    284pts
  24. Giancarlo Stanton — ranked #2424
    Giancarlo Stanton
    Blasted his way to the 2016 championship with some of the longest home runs in Derby history.
    284pts
  25. Robinson Cano — ranked #2525
    Robinson Cano
    Won the 2011 Derby at Yankee Stadium with his own father serving as his pitcher.
    284pts
  26. Sammy Sosa — ranked #2626
    Sammy Sosa
    Won the 2000 Derby at the height of the great home run chase era.
    158pts
  27. Aaron Judge — ranked #2727
    Aaron Judge
    The towering Yankees slugger won the 2017 Derby as a rookie phenom in Miami.
    158pts
  28. Andre Dawson — ranked #2828
    Andre Dawson
    Won the 1987 Derby the same season he claimed NL MVP honors with the Cubs.
    158pts
  29. Todd Frazier — ranked #2929
    Todd Frazier
    Won an emotional 2015 title in his hometown of Cincinnati.
    158pts
  30. Cal Raleigh — ranked #3030
    Cal Raleigh
    Won the 2025 Derby, becoming the first catcher and first switch-hitter ever to win the event.
    158pts
  31. 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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