Longest home runs in Home Run Derby history include Sammy Sosa's 524-foot shot

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Longest home runs in Home Run Derby history include Sammy Sosa's 524-foot shot
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The Home Run Derby has showcased many memorable long-distance home runs since its inception in 1985. Sammy Sosa holds the unofficial record for the longest home run at 524 feet, hit during the 2002 Derby. Other significant homers include those by Juan Soto and Aaron Judge, with advancements in technology making recent measurements more accurate. The ongoing excitement around this event highlights its role in celebrating power-hitting legends in MLB.

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  • Sammy Sosa's longest Derby home run is 524 feet from 2002.
  • Juan Soto hit a 520-foot home run in 2021.
  • Recent editions feature improved home run tracking technology.
  • Multiple players, including Aaron Judge, have also hit notable home runs.
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From Sammy Sosa to Shohei Ohtani, here are some of the longest home runs ever hit in MLB's Home Run Derby.

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