The Home Run Derby is an event played prior to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also popularly known as the "Midsummer Classic" is an annual Baseball game between players from the National League It is a contest among the top home run hitters in Major League Baseball to determine who can hit the most home runs. The event is currently sponsored by State Farm Insurance. State Farm Insurance is a group of Insurance and Financial services companies Former sponsors included Century 21 Real Estate and Service Merchandise. Century 21 Real Estate LLC is a Real estate agent franchise company owned by Realogy, which also owns Coldwell Banker and ERA Real Service Merchandise is a defunct chain of Catalog showroom stores carrying fine jewelry toys sporting goods and Electronics that existed from 1934 to

Overview

The 2007 version of the Golden Ball, reflecting new event sponsor State Farm Insurance.

Eight players, who are generally on the All-Star Game rosters (though this is not necessitated by rule), are selected for the Home Run Derby and compete in a traditional playoff system where the players with the most home runs advance to the next round. Each player gets ten "outs" per round, where an out is defined as any swing that is not a home run in this case. Should a tie exist between players at the end of any round, there will be a five swing swing-off to determine who will advance. Until 2006, the home run count was reset after each round. However, a rule change was made for the 2006 Home Run Derby which causes the home run count for the four players advancing to the second round to carry over. The home run count for the final round is still reset to zero.

Prior to 1991, the Home Run Derby was structured as a two-inning event with each player receiving five outs per inning which allowed for the possibility of ties.

In 2000, a match play format was instituted for the second round. The player with the most home runs in the first round faced the player with the least among the four qualifying players, as did the players with the second and third-most totals. The contestant who won each matchup advanced to the finals. This format was discontinued after the 2003 Derby.

For the most part, the field of players selected consists of four American League players and four National League players. The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The first Derby in 1985 featured five from each league, and the Derbies in 1986 and 1987 each featured three and two players from each league, respectively. In 1996, the field was again expanded to ten players, five from each league, though in 1997, the American League had six contestants to the NL's four. In 2000, the field reverted back to the four-player-per-league format, which it has remained ever since. The only exception has been in 2005, when Major League Baseball chose to change the look of the contest, still having eight players, but with the players representing their home countries rather than their respective leagues. This was commonly looked upon as a lead-in to the World Baseball Classic which was played in March 2006. The World Baseball Classic, sometimes abbreviated WBC, is an international Baseball tournament first held in March 2006. 2006 Major League Baseball season|2006 Nippon Professional Baseball season Headline Event of the Year The 2006 World Baseball Classic is a surprise success Bobby Abreu, representing Venezuela, won the first International Derby with a record 41 home runs, including a record 24 in the first round. Bob Kelly "Bobby" Abreu /aˈbreʲu/ (nicknamed El Comedulce) (born March 11 1974 in Turmero Aragua State, Venezuela) is a Major League Venezuela (ˌvɛnəˈzweɪlə) officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (Spanish República Bolivariana de Venezuela) is a country on the In 2006, the selection of four players from each league to participate in the Derby was resumed.

The 2008 Home Run Derby, the 23rd installment, will take place in The Bronx's Yankee Stadium, home of the New York Yankees on Monday, July 14th. The original Yankee Stadium is a Stadium located in The Bronx in New York City. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York.

During the 2005, 2006, and 2007 Home Run Derbies, the Golden Ball was used once a player reaches nine outs. If a batter hit a home run using the golden ball, Century 21 Real Estate and Major League Baseball would donate $21,000 per home run to charity. In both 2005 and 2006, $294,000 was raised for charity, equaling 14 golden ball home runs per year. State Farm continued this in 2007 as they designated $17,000 per home run (one dollar for each of State Farm's agencies), a reduction of $4,000, to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Boys & Girls Clubs of America (or BGCA) is a national organization whose mission is to “enable all young people especially those who need us most to reach their full potential In the 2007 event, fifteen golden balls were hit for a donation of $255,000, $39,000 less than the two previous years even though one more home run was hit. The 2007 State Farm Home Run Derby was a 2007 Major League Baseball All-Star Game event

Television and radio coverage

The derby was first nationally televised by ESPN in 1993 on a same-day delayed basis. ESPN, originally an acronym for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, is an American Cable television network dedicated to The first live telecast came in 1998. The event begins at 8 p. m. Eastern time. The Eastern Time Zone ( ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America Although two hours are devoted to the telecast, it always runs over schedule. The 2006 and 2007 events, for example, lasted nearly three hours.

ESPN Radio also carries the event annually. ESPN Radio is an American sports Radio network. It was launched on January 1, 1992 under the original banner of "SportsRadio

Home Run Derby champions

Complete scoreboard

The 1980s

1985

1986

1987

1988

Canceled due to rain. Jorge (George Antonio Bell Mathey (born October 21, 1959, San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a former Left fielder and The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Mark David McGwire (born October 1 1963 in Pomona California) is a former professional baseball player who played the majority of his Major League career with the The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Andre Nolan Dawson (born July 10, 1954, Miami Florida) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder. The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Osvaldo José Virgil Jr (born December 7, 1956 in Mayaguez Puerto Rico) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher who played with The 1988 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 59th playing of the midsummer classic between the all-stars of the American League (AL and National League

1989

The 1990s

1990

1991

1992

1993

* Lost in playoff to Gonzalez

1994

1995

* Beat Belle in finals

1996

1997

* Beat Walker in finals

1998

1999

* Lost to Burnitz in round 2

The 2000s

2000

Turner Field, Atlanta -- N. George Kenneth "Ken" Griffey Jr (born November 21 1969 in Donora Pennsylvania) is a Major League Baseball Center fielder for the Chicago The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. Anthony Nomar Garciaparra (ˈnoʊ̪mɑɹ ɡɑɹˈsiəˌpɑɹə born July 23 1973 in) is an American Baseball player who currently plays shortstop for the Los Angeles The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. William James "BJ" Surhoff (born August 4, 1964 in The Bronx, New York City, New York) is a former Outfielder The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. Shawn David Green (born November 10, 1972 in Des Plaines Illinois) is a former Major League Baseball player The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. John Emil Jaha (born May 27 1966 Portland Oregon) is a former First baseman in Major League Baseball who had a 10-year career from The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Jeromy Neal Burnitz (born April 15, 1969 in Westminster California) is a former baseball player who was a Right fielder in Major League The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League Mark David McGwire (born October 1 1963 in Pomona California) is a former professional baseball player who played the majority of his Major League career with the The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Jeffrey Robert Bagwell (born May 27, 1968) is a former Major League Baseball First baseman, who spent his entire career with the Houston The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. Larry Kenneth Robert Walker (born December 1, 1966 in Maple Ridge British Columbia, Canada) is a former Right fielder in Major The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Samuel Peralta Sosa (born November 12, 1968 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Right fielder who is currently The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. The 2000 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 71st playing of the midsummer classic between the all-stars of the American League (AL and National League (NL Turner Field is a ballpark in Atlanta Georgia, home to Major League Baseball 's Atlanta Braves since 1997 L. 41, A. L. 41
Player	Team	Round 1	Semis	Finals	Total
Sammy Sosa	Chicago (N)	6	11	9	26
Ken Griffey, Jr.	Cincinnati	6	3	2	11
Carl Everett	Boston	6	6	–	12
Carlos Delgado	Toronto	5	1	–	6
Edgar Martínez	Seattle	2	–	–	2
Chipper Jones	Atlanta	2	–	–	2
Vladimir Guerrero	Montreal	2	–	–	2
Iván Rodríguez	Texas	1	–	–	1

2001

Safeco Field, Seattle -- N. Samuel Peralta Sosa (born November 12, 1968 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Right fielder who is currently The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. George Kenneth "Ken" Griffey Jr (born November 21 1969 in Donora Pennsylvania) is a Major League Baseball Center fielder for the Chicago The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA Carl Edward Everett III (born June 3, 1971 in Tampa Florida) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder currently playing for the The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Carlos Juan Delgado Hernández (born June 25 1972 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball First baseman for the New York The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. For the other professional baseball player named Edgar Martínez see Edgar Martínez (pitcher Edgar Martínez, born January 2, The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. Lawrence Wayne "Chipper" Jones Jr (born April 24, 1972 in DeLand, Florida) is an American Major League Vladimir Alvino Guerrero (born February 9 1976 in Don Gregorio, Nizao, Dominican Republic) (known in his native Dominican Republic as Miquéas (Spanish Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of Iván Rodríguez Torres (born November 30 1971 in Manatí Puerto Rico) also known as "Pudge Rodríguez" and "I-Rod", is a Major The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft George Kenneth "Ken" Griffey Jr (born November 21 1969 in Donora Pennsylvania) is a Major League Baseball Center fielder for the Chicago Carlos Juan Delgado Hernández (born June 25 1972 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball First baseman for the New York George Kenneth "Ken" Griffey Jr (born November 21 1969 in Donora Pennsylvania) is a Major League Baseball Center fielder for the Chicago Samuel Peralta Sosa (born November 12, 1968 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Right fielder who is currently Carl Edward Everett III (born June 3, 1971 in Tampa Florida) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder currently playing for the Samuel Peralta Sosa (born November 12, 1968 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Right fielder who is currently The 2001 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 72nd playing of the midsummer classic between the all-stars of the American League (AL and National League Safeco Field, sometimes referred to as Safeco or The Safe, is a Retractable roof Baseball stadium located in Seattle Washington L. 41, A. L. 25
Player	Team	Round 1	Semis	Finals	Totals
Luis Gonzalez	Diamondbacks	5	5	6	16
Sammy Sosa	Cubs	3	8	2	13
Jason Giambi	A's	14	6	–	20
Barry Bonds	Giants	7	3	–	10
Bret Boone	Mariners	3	–	–	3
Todd Helton	Rockies	2	–	–	2
Alex Rodriguez	Rangers	2	–	–	2
Troy Glaus	Angels	0	–	–	0

2002

Miller Park, Milwaukee -- A. Luis Emilio Gonzalez (born September 3, 1967 in Tampa Florida) nicknamed " Gonzo ", is a Major League Baseball Outfielder The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. Samuel Peralta Sosa (born November 12, 1968 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Right fielder who is currently The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24 1964 is a Major League Baseball Outfielder who is currently a Free agent. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Bret Robert Boone (born April 6 1969 in El Cajon, California) is a former Major League Baseball Second baseman. The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. Todd Lynn Helton (born August 20, 1973 in Knoxville Tennessee) is the starting First baseman for the Colorado Rockies of The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27 1975 in New York New York) commonly nicknamed A-Rod, is an American Third baseman for the The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft Troy Edward Glaus (ˈɡlɔːs (born August 3 1976 in Tarzana, California) is a Major League Baseball player who plays third base for the The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. Samuel Peralta Sosa (born November 12, 1968 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Right fielder who is currently Samuel Peralta Sosa (born November 12, 1968 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Right fielder who is currently Luis Gonzalez may refer to Luis Gonzalez (outfielder, Major League Baseball player for the Florida Marlins Luis González (infielder Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24 1964 is a Major League Baseball Outfielder who is currently a Free agent. Luis Gonzalez may refer to Luis Gonzalez (outfielder, Major League Baseball player for the Florida Marlins Luis González (infielder The 2002 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 73rd playing of the midsummer classic between the all-stars of the American League (AL and National League L. 42, N. L. 31
Player	Team	Round 1	Semis	Finals	Totals
Jason Giambi	Yankees	11	7	7	25
Sammy Sosa	Cubs	12	5	1	18
Paul Konerko	White Sox	6	6	–	12
Richie Sexson	Brewers	6	4	–	10
Torii Hunter	Twins	3	–	–	3
Barry Bonds	Giants	2	–	–	2
Alex Rodriguez	Rangers	2	–	–	2
Lance Berkman	Astros	1	–	–	1

• Giambi defeated Konerko in a blast off, similar to penalty shots

2003

U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago -- A. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Samuel Peralta Sosa (born November 12, 1968 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Right fielder who is currently The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Paul Henry Konerko (kʰəˈnɛɹkoʊ born March 5, 1976, in Providence Rhode Island) is a First baseman in Major League Baseball The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. Richmond Lockwood "Richie" Sexson (born December 29, 1974 in Portland Oregon) is an American First baseman who is currently The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League Torii Kedar Hunter (ˈtɔɹi born July 18, 1975 in Pine Bluff Arkansas) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the Los The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24 1964 is a Major League Baseball Outfielder who is currently a Free agent. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27 1975 in New York New York) commonly nicknamed A-Rod, is an American Third baseman for the The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft William Lance "The Big Puma" Berkman (born February 10, 1976 in) is a Major League Baseball player for the Houston Astros. The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. Samuel Peralta Sosa (born November 12, 1968 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Right fielder who is currently Richmond Lockwood "Richie" Sexson (born December 29, 1974 in Portland Oregon) is an American First baseman who is currently Samuel Peralta Sosa (born November 12, 1968 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Right fielder who is currently Paul Henry Konerko (kʰəˈnɛɹkoʊ born March 5, 1976, in Providence Rhode Island) is a First baseman in Major League Baseball The 2003 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 74th midsummer classic between the all-stars of the American League (AL and National League (NL US Cellular Field (formerly Comiskey Park is a Baseball Stadium in Chicago Illinois. L. 47, N. L. 39
Player	Team	Round 1	Semis	Finals	Totals
Garret Anderson	Angels	7	6	9	22
Albert Pujols	Cardinals	4	14	8	26
Jason Giambi	Yankees	12	11	–	23
Jim Edmonds	Cardinals	4	4	–	8
Gary Sheffield	Braves	4	–	–	4
Carlos Delgado	Blue Jays	2	–	–	2
Richie Sexson	Brewers	1	–	–	1
Bret Boone	Mariners	0	–	–	0

2004

Minute Maid Park, Houston -- A. Garret Joseph Anderson (born June 30, 1972 in Los Angeles California) is a Major League Baseball Left fielder and Designated The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. José Alberto Pujols Alcántara (IPA /puˌˡxols/ (born January 16, 1980 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) (nicknamed Prince Albert The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. James Patrick "Jim" Edmonds (born June 27, 1970 in Fullerton, California) is a left-handed Center fielder for The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Gary Antonian Sheffield (born November 18, 1968 in Tampa Florida) is a Major League Baseball Designated hitter and Outfielder Carlos Juan Delgado Hernández (born June 25 1972 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball First baseman for the New York The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Richmond Lockwood "Richie" Sexson (born December 29, 1974 in Portland Oregon) is an American First baseman who is currently The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League Bret Robert Boone (born April 6 1969 in El Cajon, California) is a former Major League Baseball Second baseman. The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. José Alberto Pujols Alcántara (IPA /puˌˡxols/ (born January 16, 1980 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) (nicknamed Prince Albert José Alberto Pujols Alcántara (IPA /puˌˡxols/ (born January 16, 1980 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) (nicknamed Prince Albert Garret Joseph Anderson (born June 30, 1972 in Los Angeles California) is a Major League Baseball Left fielder and Designated Garret Joseph Anderson (born June 30, 1972 in Los Angeles California) is a Major League Baseball Left fielder and Designated James Patrick "Jim" Edmonds (born June 27, 1970 in Fullerton, California) is a left-handed Center fielder for The 2004 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 75th playing of the midseason exhibition Baseball game between the all-stars of the American League Minute Maid Park (formerly The Ballpark at Union Station, Enron Field, and Astros Field) is a ballpark in Houston, Texas L. 47, N. L. 41
Player	Team	Round 1	Semis	Finals	Total
Miguel Tejada	Baltimore	7	15	5	27
Lance Berkman	Houston	7	10	4	21
Rafael Palmeiro	Baltimore	9	5	–	14
Barry Bonds	San Francisco	8	3	–	11
Sammy Sosa	Chicago (N)	5	–	–	5
Jim Thome	Philadelphia	4	–	–	4
Hank Blalock	Texas	3	–	–	3
David Ortiz	Boston	3	–	–	3

2005

Comerica Park, Detroit -- N. Miguel Odalis Tejada (born Miguel Odalis Tejeda on May 25 1974 The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. William Lance "The Big Puma" Berkman (born February 10, 1976 in) is a Major League Baseball player for the Houston Astros. The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. Rafael Palmeiro Corrales (born September 24, 1964 in Havana, Cuba) is a former Major League Baseball player with a career spanning The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24 1964 is a Major League Baseball Outfielder who is currently a Free agent. The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Samuel Peralta Sosa (born November 12, 1968 in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic) is a Right fielder who is currently The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. James Howard "Jim" Thome (ˈtʰoʊˌmeɪ born August 27 1970 in) is a Major League Baseball Designated hitter for the Chicago White Sox The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Hank Joe Blalock (born November 21, 1980 in San Diego California) is a Major League Baseball First baseman who currently plays The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft David Américo Ortiz Arias (born November 18, 1975 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Designated The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. The 2005 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 76th playing of the midseason exhibition Baseball Game between the all-stars of the American League Comerica Park is an open air ballpark located in downtown Detroit Michigan. L. 66, A. L. 42
Player	Team	Round 1	Semis	Finals	Totals
Bobby Abreu	Philadelphia	24	6	11	41
Iván Rodríguez	Detroit	7	8	5	20
Carlos Lee	Milwaukee	11	4	–	15
David Ortiz	Boston	17	3	–	20
Hee-Seop Choi	Los Angeles (NL)	5	–	–	5
Andruw Jones	Atlanta	5	–	–	5
Mark Teixeira	Texas	2	–	–	2
Jason Bay	Pittsburgh	0	–	–	0

2006

PNC Park, Pittsburgh -- N. Bob Kelly "Bobby" Abreu /aˈbreʲu/ (nicknamed El Comedulce) (born March 11 1974 in Turmero Aragua State, Venezuela) is a Major League The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Iván Rodríguez Torres (born November 30 1971 in Manatí Puerto Rico) also known as "Pudge Rodríguez" and "I-Rod", is a Major The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA Carlos Noriel Lee (born June 20, 1976 in Aguadulce, Panama) is a Left fielder in Major League Baseball who plays for the The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League David Américo Ortiz Arias (born November 18, 1975 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Designated The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Hee-seop Choi ( March 19 1979 in Hwasun, South Korea) is a professional baseball player who has played in the MLB for the The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Andruw Rudolf Jones (born April 23, 1977 in Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles) is a Major League Baseball player for the Mark Charles "Tex" Teixeira (tʰɛˈʃɛɹə born April 11, 1980 in Annapolis Maryland) is a Major League Baseball player with the The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft Jason Raymond Bay (born September 20, 1978 in Trail, British Columbia, Canada) is a Major League Baseball player for the The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The 2006 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 77th playing of the midseason exhibition Baseball game between the all-stars of the American League PNC Park is a Baseball park located in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. L. 62, A. L. 24
Player	Team	Round 1	Round 2	Subtotal	Finals	Total
Ryan Howard	Philadelphia	8	10	18	5	23
David Wright	New York (NL)	16	2	18	4	22
Miguel Cabrera	Florida	9	6	15	–	15
David Ortiz	Boston	10	3	13	–	13
Jermaine Dye	Chicago (AL)	7	–	–	–	7
Lance Berkman	Houston	3	–	–	–	3
Miguel Tejada	Baltimore	3	–	–	–	3
Troy Glaus	Toronto	1	–	–	–	1

2007

AT&T Park, San Francisco -- A. Ryan James Howard (born November 19, 1979, in St Louis Missouri) is a baseball player who plays First base for the Philadelphia Phillies The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. David Allen Wright (born December 20, 1982 in Norfolk Virginia) is a Major League Baseball third baseman who plays for the "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. José Miguel Torres Cabrera (born April 18 1983 in Maracay, Aragua State, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball First baseman The Florida Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami Gardens Florida. David Américo Ortiz Arias (born November 18, 1975 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Designated The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Jermaine Terrell Dye (born January 28 1974 in Vacaville California) is a Right fielder in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. William Lance "The Big Puma" Berkman (born February 10, 1976 in) is a Major League Baseball player for the Houston Astros. The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. Miguel Odalis Tejada (born Miguel Odalis Tejeda on May 25 1974 The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. Troy Edward Glaus (ˈɡlɔːs (born August 3 1976 in Tarzana, California) is a Major League Baseball player who plays third base for the The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The 2007 State Farm Home Run Derby was a 2007 Major League Baseball All-Star Game event AT&T Park is an open-air ballpark, home to the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball. L. 42, N. L. 32
Player	Team	Round 1	Round 2	Subtotal	Finals	Total
Vladimir Guerrero	Los Angeles (AL)	5	9	14	3 a	17
Alex Ríos	Toronto	5	12	17	2	19
Matt Holliday	Colorado	5	8	13	–	13
Albert Pujols	St. Louis	4 b	9	13	–	13
Justin Morneau	Minnesota	4	–	4	–	4
Prince Fielder	Milwaukee	3	–	3	–	3
Ryan Howard	Philadelphia	3	–	3	–	3
Magglio Ordóñez	Detroit	2	–	2	–	2

^a Recorded only seven of ten outs before hitting winning home run. Vladimir Alvino Guerrero (born February 9 1976 in Don Gregorio, Nizao, Dominican Republic) (known in his native Dominican Republic as Miquéas (Spanish The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Matthew Thomas "Matt" Holliday (born January 15, 1980, in) nicknamed "Big Daddy" is the starting Left fielder for the Colorado The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. José Alberto Pujols Alcántara (IPA /puˌˡxols/ (born January 16, 1980 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) (nicknamed Prince Albert The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Justin Ernest George Morneau (born May 15, 1981 in New Westminster British Columbia) is a Canadian Major League Baseball player who The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Prince Semien Fielder (born May 9 1984 in Ontario, California) is a Major League Baseball player who plays First base for the Milwaukee The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League Ryan James Howard (born November 19, 1979, in St Louis Missouri) is a baseball player who plays First base for the Philadelphia Phillies The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Magglio Jose Ordóñez (ɔrˈdoʊnjɛz "or-DOH-nyez" in English is a Major League Baseball Right fielder and right-handed batter born on January 28 The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA
^b Advanced after defeating Morneau 2-1 in a swing-off.

Most wins by team

The Tampa Bay Rays are the only team that has never fielded a player for the event. The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball franchise based in St

Most wins by player

See also

• Home run record in Home Run Derby
• 2007 State Farm Home Run Derby

External links

• MLB.com: 2006 Home Run Derby
• Baseball-Almanac.com: Home Run Derby Results and Analysis
• State Farm Insurance becomes title sponsor of MLB Home Run Derby