On Thursday, March 26, ESPN2 aired a Home Run Derby Classics marathon starting with 2019's epic battle between Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Pete Alonso in Cleveland. After that, there were 2018 (Washington, D.C.), 2017 (Miami) and 2015 (Cincinnati).
To help celebrate the Home Run Derby fun on an Opening Day without Opening Day baseball, we asked some of our MLB reporters to join us in rewatching these classic long ball showdowns. We posted "live" updates, reliving our favorite moments and engaging in some good old-fashioned baseball debates beginning as the first long balls clear the fence in Cleveland.
this is my first time watching this on TV and didn't realize how quickly Vladdy was going in the first round
— Joon Lee (@joonlee) March 26, 2020
And the best part: He's legitimately mad that he didn't hit No. 30.
— Dan Mullen (@DanMullen_ESPN) March 26, 2020
Pete Alonso is gonna be winning beer league softball home run derbies decades down the road
— Joon Lee (@joonlee) March 26, 2020
The Derby has become an incredible showcase for baseball's young talent. Since the rule changes, it's become the buzzier event than the All-Star game and could be an incredible platform for the sport to introduce its young stars to a national audience. https://t.co/V1w5lAIaKB
— Joon Lee (@joonlee) March 26, 2020
Rewatching the 2019 Home Run Derby and I just feel bad for Matt Chapman. One of the best players in the game and the guy walks into his turn at the Derby with basically no chance of beating Vlad Jr.'s 29 home runs. I'll take Chapman in a Fielding Derby any day though.
— Dan Mullen (@DanMullen_ESPN) March 26, 2020
Yes! @dschoenfield, who do you got in an MLB skills competition? I'm going with Byron Buxton*
*If healthy.
— Dan Mullen (@DanMullen_ESPN) March 26, 2020
Ichiro would've won every competition
— Joon Lee (@joonlee) March 26, 2020
.@karlravechespn asked Alex Bregman if the balls are juiced.
"I don't know," Bregman said. "I guess if I'm hitting homers it's gotta be juiced."
Heh.
— Alden Gonzalez (@Alden_Gonzalez) March 26, 2020
Joc Pederson is a sneaky great Derby contestant. He has the right swing and he has the undeniable confidence. So impressive to go into this round knowing you need to hit an insane amount of home runs and do it anyway.
— Alden Gonzalez (@Alden_Gonzalez) March 26, 2020
A wall-scraper to tie Vlad at the buzzer. Doesn't get much better than that.
— Alden Gonzalez (@Alden_Gonzalez) March 26, 2020
Good times... Buenos recuerdos #OpeningDayAtHome #HRDerby pic.twitter.com/Z1PMeFvicf
— Marly Rivera (@MarlyRiveraESPN) March 26, 2020
I have a feeling both end up at first base long term, but I'm taking Vladdy
— Joon Lee (@joonlee) March 26, 2020
Def Vladdy....
— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) March 26, 2020
but Pete is in my favorite photo I took last year! pic.twitter.com/yXVKm0nYwA
— Joon Lee (@joonlee) March 26, 2020
This is an interesting question, but I think the answer is Vlad, a more advanced hitter. https://t.co/DKaPx1RZvN
— Alden Gonzalez (@Alden_Gonzalez) March 26, 2020
Miguel Cabrera is an easy comp for Vlad Guerrero Jr. to me, but I struggle to find one for Pete Alonso. He's so much fun though. That's one of the best Derbies I've ever seen start to finish.
— Alden Gonzalez (@Alden_Gonzalez) March 27, 2020
Can't wait to rewatch this 2018 MLB Home Run Derby and see what Alex Bregman does when he knows what pitch is coming
— Dan Mullen (@DanMullen_ESPN) March 27, 2020
My all-time 8-man HR Derby: Babe Ruth, Josh Gibson, Mickey Mantle, Willie McCovey, Willie Stargell, Mark McGwire, Ken Griffey Jr., Giancarlo Stanton
— David Schoenfield (@dschoenfield) March 27, 2020
Feels like pace/strategy can be an underrated part of derby success. Some guys just run out of steam too early.
— Joon Lee (@joonlee) March 27, 2020
Seeing Bryce Harper in his Nationals jersey in this HR Derby ... let's just say I hope his Phillies career goes better than, say, Ken Griffey Jr.'s Reds career did. Interesting comparison: Mariners make playoffs first two seasons after Griffey leaves;... https://t.co/eeqKuGFUdd
— David Schoenfield (@dschoenfield) March 27, 2020
Signing off. I just want to add that I also want Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Frank Howard, Reggie Jackson, Dave Kingman, Bryce Harper and Aaron Judge in my all-time Home Run Derby.
— David Schoenfield (@dschoenfield) March 27, 2020
Also: Watching Justin Bour reminded me of Mo Vaughn and Ryan Klesko. If I'm making a dream HR Derby lineup, those two are in it.
— Alden Gonzalez (@Alden_Gonzalez) March 27, 2020
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