The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd—summer’s biggest power showcase returns as the 2025 Home Run Derby takes center stage during All-Star week. And this year, the lineup promises fireworks beyond the outfield fences.
From returning champs to breakout sluggers, the list of participants blends experience with fresh momentum. Names are still buzzing across sports radio and social feeds as fans speculate who might steal the spotlight in Georgia.
Hosted at Truist Park, the event brings an Atlanta-sized dose of adrenaline to this year’s festivities. With anticipation building, all eyes are now locked on the eight-man bracket and the swing-for-swing MLB drama it’s bound to bring.
Who’s stepping up to the plate in the 2025 Home Run Derby?
The 2025 Home Run Derby lineup is locked in, and it’s one of the most electrifying in recent memory. With a powerful blend of seasoned hitters and emerging stars, this year’s contest promises both nostalgia and surprise:
- Cal Raleigh (Seattle Mariners) – MLB’s home run leader with 38 long balls so far.
- James Wood (Washington Nationals) – A 22-year-old breakout star with 24 HRs.
- Byron Buxton (Minnesota Twins) – Returning slugger from Georgia with 21 HRs.
- Oneil Cruz (Pittsburgh Pirates) – Noted for epic exit velocities, 16 HRs.
- Junior Caminero (Tampa Bay Rays) – Young phenom with 23 HRs.
- Brent Rooker (Oakland A’s) – Consistent power hitter with ~20 HRs.
- Jazz Chisholm Jr. (New York Yankees) – Showman with 17 HRs, added late to the field.
- Matt Olson (Atlanta Braves) – Local favorite replacing Acuña Jr., 17 HRs this season.
What makes this field especially thrilling is its unpredictability. No single player is a clear-cut favorite, and each brings a unique style—some with raw strength, others with timing and finesse. It’s a bracket built for drama, and with the Derby returning to a baseball-loving city like Atlanta, the energy in Truist Park is already simmering.
