Jordan Walker captures 2026 Home Run Derby title in Philadelphia
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 2:55 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Jordan Walker of the St. Louis Cardinals won the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park on July 13. In a thrilling championship round, Walker overcame Kyle Schwarber, hitting 12 home runs to secure the victory. This win makes Walker the first Cardinals player to win the Derby and the second-youngest champion in MLB history, following Juan Gonzalez. The new swing-based format of the event added excitement, with fans treated to significant performances throughout the night. Walker's win is a notable achievement for the Cardinals as they capitalize on his breakout season.
- •Walker launched 12 home runs in the finals to win the Derby.
- •He became the first Cardinals player to win the Home Run Derby.
- •Walker is the second-youngest winner in MLB history at 24 years old.
- •He hit 13 home runs in the opening round, tying for the highest total.
- •The event featured a new format with no time limits, enhancing excitement.
- 2:55 AMYahoo Sports — Jordan Walker’s walk-off to secure the Home Run Derby
- 2:47 AMYahoo Sports — Jordan Walker wins 2026 Home Run Derby, becomes second youngest player to ever win it
- 2:44 AMYahoo Sports — Jordan Walker silences Phillies fans to become first Cardinals player ever to win Home Run Derby
"The 2026 MLB Home Run Derby delivered everything baseball fans could have hoped for. With a brand-new format, no time limits, and plenty of dramatic finishes, Monday night’s event at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia was packed with memorable moments.…
"The first year of a new format was a complete success as Jordan Walker won the Home Run Derby in thrilling fashion
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 14, 2026, 2:55 AMJordan Walker’s walk-off to secure the Home Run Derby
The first year of a new format was a complete success as Jordan Walker won the Home Run Derby in thrilling fashion
- Yahoo SportsJul 14, 2026, 2:47 AMJordan Walker wins 2026 Home Run Derby, becomes second youngest player to ever win it
The 2026 MLB Home Run Derby delivered everything baseball fans could have hoped for. With a brand-new format, no time limits, and plenty of dramatic finishes, Monday night’s event at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia was packed with memorable moments.…
- Yahoo SportsJul 14, 2026, 2:44 AMJordan Walker silences Phillies fans to become first Cardinals player ever to win Home Run Derby
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