In a thrilling announcement, the 2025 Home Run Derby lineup was finalized with the inclusion of Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the New York Yankees as the eighth participant. Chisholm, 27, is having a standout season, boasting a batting line of .251/.346/.530 with 17 home runs in just 61 games.
This Derby forms part of the All-Star Week and will take place on July 14 at Truist Park in Atlanta. The previous year’s champion, Teoscar Hernández, is not joining this year’s event, meaning a new victor will emerge.
Other contestants include:
- Brent Rooker (Oakland Athletics)
- Junior Caminero (Tampa Bay Rays)
- Oneil Cruz (Pittsburgh Pirates)
- Byron Buxton (Minnesota Twins)
- James Wood (Washington Nationals)
- Cal Raleigh (Seattle Mariners)
- Ronald Acuña Jr. (Atlanta Braves)
Chisholm leads the league in expected slugging percentage and barrel rate, which are critical in assessing home run potential. The competition aims to crown a new winner and add excitement to this iconic baseball tradition.
