Ben Rice eliminated in first round of 2026 Home Run Derby
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 2:03 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Ben Rice of the New York Yankees was eliminated in the first round of the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. He finished with seven home runs, the fewest among competitors, falling short of Kansas City's Jac Caglianone and Chicago's Munetaka Murakami. Boston's Willson Contreras set the benchmark with 13 home runs, while St. Louis' Jordan Walker matched that total. Tampa Bay's Junior Caminero and Philadelphia's Kyle Schwarber advanced with strong performances, whereas Bryce Harper narrowly missed advancing with nine homers. The contest featured a revamped format and drew a crowd eager for competition.
- •Rice finished last with seven home runs in the first round.
- •Contreras and Walker led with 13 home runs each.
- •Caminero advanced with 12 home runs.
- •Schwarber secured the final advancement spot with a last-swing home run.
- •The Home Run Derby showcased a new competition format.
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Ben Rice out first in 2026 Home Run Derby
"Rice couldn’t get in a rhythm and his competitors all surpassed him in the Derby.
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