Pete Alonso comments on MLB Home Run Derby format change

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso discussed the transition back to a swing-based format for the MLB Home Run Derby set for this summer. The event will revert to allowing competitors a fixed number of swings: 20 in the first round, 15 in the second, and 15 in the final. Alonso praised the change, highlighting the allure of seeing the ball travel and the overall excitement of the event. He remains undecided about competing but aims to participate if he also makes the All-Star Game. This season, he has played all 82 games, posting a.253 batting average with 18 home runs and 55 RBIs, contributing to the Orioles' hopes of a playoff push.

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