2008 Home Run Derby

Author:
SI Staff
Publish date:
Jul 15, 2008

2008 Home Run Derby

Evan Longoria, Tampa Bay Rays

Evan Longoria was the first rookie to participate in the Derby since Nomar Garciaparra in 1997, but that was the highlight of his night. He finished dead last with three home runs.

Chase Utley, Philadelphia Phillies

Despite a left-handed swing that seemed tailored for Yankee Stadium, Chase Utley fell far short with just five home runs.

Grady Sizemore, Cleveland Indians

After entering the Derby with an American League-leading 23 homers, Grady Sizemore finished with six Monday night, including a 448-foot shot into the upper deck in right field.

Dan Uggla, Florida Marlins

Dan Uggla hit the first two pitches he swung at out of the park but managed just four more the rest of the way to tie Grady Sizemore with six.

Ryan Braun, Milwaukee Brewers

After opening with six straight outs, Ryan Braun jacked seven homers to advance to the second round, where he finished with seven more.

Lance Berkman, Houston Astros

Making his fourth Derby appearance, Lance Berkman finished with 14 homers over two rounds, but fell three short of making the finals.

Justin Morneau, Minnesota Twins

Justin Morneau finished with 22 homers overall, far short of Josh Hamilton's 35, but won the Derby by outhomering Hamilton 5-3 in the finals.

Josh Hamilton, Texas Rangers

While Justin Morneau was the official winner, it was Josh Hamilton who captured the hearts of Yankee Stadium fans, clubbing a Derby-record 28 homers in the first round.