My Top Picks For This Year’s Home Run Derby

Finally! Major League Baseball's All-Star week is here. If you're a Tampa fan, this year has been kind of mid for you. I mean the team is quite literally right at .500 wins with a 48 and 48 record. However, All-Star week is a perfect time for teams to reset and prepare for the second half of the season. It's also just a great event to watch. Especially the Home Run Derby. 2024 Home Run Derby The Home Run Derby is a highly anticipated event baseball fans worldwide wait for every year. Not only is it a display of the players' raw power, but it is also an opportunity for some players to show out and introduce themselves to the world. If you're like me, it's also an opportunity to try and make some money on the Hard Rock betting app. So if you're a gambling person, I'm going to give you my top 3 picks for this year's Home Run Derby. Marcell Ozuna Marcell Ozuna, the power-hitting outfielder for the Atlanta Braves, is my favorite to win this year's Home Run Derby. His combination of power, consistent performance, and competitive experience makes him a phenomenal contender. His muscular frame helps too. He has a powerful swing and has consistently ranked among the league leaders in home runs. His ability to launch the ball deep into the stands, often with towering shots, is precisely what is needed to excel in the Derby. This season, Ozuna has showcased his power, consistently hitting home runs with high exit velocities and impressive distances. Gunnar Henderson Gunnar Henderson, the young and dynamic infielder for the Baltimore Orioles, is an exciting candidate for this year's Derby as well. With his impressive power, youthful energy, and rising star status, Henderson has all the ingredients to make a memorable impact and emerge victorious in the event. He also has the most home runs this season of anyone participating with 28 so far. Pete Alonso C'mon, I couldn't forget about Tampa's own Pete Alonso! The power-hitting first baseman for the New York Mets, stands out as a prime candidate to win this year's Home Run Derby. With his proven track record in the Derby and all his attributes, the Jesuit alumni has all the necessities to dominate the event once again. Plus he's the highest favored to win. Think I'm wrong with these picks? Tell me who you think should win.