5 Records Broken During 2022 MLB Home Run Derby

As MLB fans celebrate the 2022 Home Run Derby during All-Star week, check out some of the best records to know about the ’22 edition of the slugging competition.

MLB kicked off its highly-anticipated All-Star Week in LA with the fan favorite 2022 Home Run Derby featuring rising stars, baseball legends, and a beloved hometown player. Two-time reigning champion Pete Alonso returned to the competition eyeing the first-ever three-peat, but young superstars Julio Rodriguez and Juan Soto had other ideas. Future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols took part in the contest, as did former Dodgers SS Corey Seager to the delight of Los Angeles.

Heavy betting favorite Pete Alonso took care of Ronald Acuna in Round 1, Juan Soto dispatched AL-MVP candidate Jose Ramirez, but the real fireworks came right out of the gate with Julio Rodriguez’s impressive 32-HR round to take down hometown hero Corey Seager and Albert Pujols delighting the crowd by stealing a narrow victory over No. 1 seed Kyle Schwarber behind a huge OT performance. MLB fans experienced a special moment as every All-Star player gathered around the legend in honor of his greatness one last time.

The 21-year-old Mariners phenom continued his ridiculous power display in Round 2 by smashing 31 HR en route to knocking Pete Alonso off his power-hitting pedestal, while Albert Pujols’ storybook run ended at the hands of trade-deadline target Juan Soto. MLB fans caught a glimpse of baseball’s future as Soto triumphed over J-Rod in a battle of young titans after spraying long-balls all over the field. DC’s 23-year old stud put aside trade rumors to take home his first Home Run Derby trophy with many records to show for it.

Here are some of the best records to know about the 2022 MLB Home Run Derby:

HR DERBY CHAMP

Via Baseball Reference

Juan Soto’s resume speaks for itself at the young age of 23

Only player to win a Home Run Derby, World Series Championship, & a batting title within a 5-year span in MLB history
Youngest (23) player to win the HR derby since 1993 Juan Gonzalez (23), and is the 2nd youngest in MLB history

YOUNGEST FINALS

Two young superstars proved they are ready to take over the baseball world

Julio Rodriguez vs. Juan Soto was the 1st Home Run derby Finals matchup of 2 players age-23 or younger in MLB history

J-ROD RECORDS

Julio Rodriguez put on a power-hitting display like no one else has before

1st player to record 30+ HR during multiple rounds of 1 Home Run Derby in MLB history
Most HR (81) during 1 Home Run derby in Seattle Mariners history, surpassing Ken Griffey Jr. (59)