Home Run Derby offers young stars chance to boost earnings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 7:11 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
The MLB Home Run Derby, taking place at Citizens Bank Park on July 12, features a $2.5 million prize pool. The breakdown includes $1 million for the winner and $500,000 for the runner-up. Four participants, including Jac Caglianone and Junior Caminero, have salaries below the top prize, making this event financially significant. Veterans Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber will represent the home market. The foray returns to an untimed format based on total swings, enhancing the competition's dynamics.
- •Home Run Derby occurs on July 12 at Citizens Bank Park.
- •$2.5 million prize pool includes $1 million for the winner.
- •Young stars like Caglianone and Caminero can double their salaries.
- •Veterans Harper and Schwarber bring star power as hometown favorites.
- •The event uses an untimed format based on total swings.
- 7:11 PMYahoo Sports — MLB Home Run Derby Could Net Young Stars Big Payday
"Half of the contest field could more than double their 2026 salaries.
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