US EditionSchwarber, Alonso Will Skip Home Run Derby
FULTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, JUL 7 – Alonso skips the Home Run Derby for the first time to rest and focus on helping the New York Mets in the All-Star Game, marking his fifth All-Star selection.
- Pete Alonso of the New York Mets and Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies announced on Sunday they will skip the 2025 Home Run Derby in Atlanta.
- Both players opted to sit out the All-Star break to recharge and prepare themselves to contribute effectively to their teams in the latter half of the season.
- Alonso, batting.287 with 20 home runs, enters his fifth All-Star appearance but chose to enjoy the festivities without Derby participation, while Schwarber, with 27 homers, made his third All-Star team and left open future Derby involvement.
- The 2025 Home Run Derby will be held on Monday, July 14 at Truist Park, with committed participants including Ronald Acuña Jr., James Wood, and Cal Raleigh confirming their spots.
- Their absence shifts the competition dynamic, while both players indicated potential Derby involvement depends on future All-Star Game locations, such as Citi Field, Fenway, or Wrigley Field.
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Schwarber, Alonso will skip Home Run Derby
New York Mets slugger and two-time winner Pete Alonso joined Philadelphia designated hitter Kyle Schwarber in electing to skip the Home Run Derby. The derby will be held next Monday, the night before the All-Star Game, at Truist Park in Atlanta. Both told reporters of their decision Sunday. The hitters so far who have committed to the event are Nationals outfielder James Wood, Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. and Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh. …
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