Junior Caminero favored over Kyle Schwarber in Home Run Derby
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
The Home Run Derby is set for tonight, July 13, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Tampa Bay Rays All-Star Junior Caminero is considered the favorite, despite Philadelphia’s Kyle Schwarber leading the majors in home runs. Caminero, last year's runner-up, has 28 home runs this season and has demonstrated powerful metrics, including the fastest bat speed in the league. His recent performance includes hitting 13 home runs in his last 72 at-bats. Analysts suggest Caminero's elite stats give him an edge over Schwarber in tonight's competition.
- •Home Run Derby takes place tonight in Philadelphia.
- •Caminero is favored despite Schwarber leading in homers.
- •Caminero has 28 home runs this season and a recent hot streak.
- •He recorded the fastest bat speed in MLB.
- •Caminero was last year's Home Run Derby runner-up.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Why Rays' Junior Caminero should be Home Run Derby favorite over Kyle Schwarber
"The Rays slugger should be the derby favorite tonight in Philly.
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