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Jordan Walker wins 2026 Home Run Derby over Kyle Schwarber

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Last updated Jul 14, 2026

Jordan Walker wins 2026 Home Run Derby over Kyle Schwarber

Summary

Jordan Walker of the St. Louis Cardinals emerged victorious at the 2026 Home Run Derby held in Philadelphia on July 13. Walker overcame hometown favorite Kyle Schwarber by hitting 11 home runs in the final round. The 24-year-old secured his win with a strong finish, hitting six consecutive home runs to clinch the title. Walker's performance marks him as one of the youngest Derby champions in history and the first Cardinal to win the event. Following the victory, he expressed gratitude despite facing boos from the Philadelphia crowd.

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By the Numbers

•Jordan Walker wins Home Run Derby on July 13, 2026
•Walker hits six consecutive home runs in final round
•He is the fifth-youngest player to win the Derby
•Kyle Schwarber finishes as the runner-up in his hometown
•Walker becomes the first Cardinals player to win the event

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6:02 AMYahoo Sports — Social Media Reacts to Jordan Walker Winning the Home Run Derby
4:04 AMYahoo Sports — Youngest HR Derby winners: Cardinals' Jordan Walker makes history with 2026 victory over Kyle Schwarber

What they're saying

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St. Louis Cardinals’ All-Star outfielder Jordan Walker just made franchise history and MLB history. In today’s Home Run Derby competition, Walker became the first Cardinal to win the event and also the youngest player ever. Walker came out in the first round free and easy, with 13 bombs. Willson Contreras, a former Cardinal and now a […] The post Social Media Reacts to Jordan Walker Winning the Home Run Derby appeared first on HEAVY.
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