Watch Cowboys’ Tyler Smith hilariously struggle during charity Home Run Derby

After early struggles at the home run derby, Cowboys G Tyler Smith proved anything is possible.

NFC offensive tackle Tyler Smith of the Dallas Cowboys during the 2024 Pro Bowl. | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Last week, the Dallas Cowboys were on hand for the 12th Annual Reliant Home Run Derby. The event takes place at Riders Field in Frisco and helps raise money for The Salvation Army and local charities. As is always the case, several players were on hand for the event this year.

Micah Parsons, Tyler Smith, Jalen Tolbert, Terence Steele, and Jake Ferguson were just some of the featured players who took part in the derby, although some did better than others.

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Smith, for example, had a hard time connecting with the ball. His struggles can be seen on a video released by the Cowboys’ social media team, and they’re pretty hilarious.

"more knee bend, tyler" ⚾️@MicahhParsons11 and @Tee_sizzle_ were mic'd up at this year's #ReliantDerby!#DallasCowboys | @reliantenergy pic.twitter.com/EEvODlAaoQ

— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) April 30, 2025

The star left guard doesn’t seem comfortable at all in the batter’s box. His upright stance isn’t helping, but Parsons offers some sound advice when he yells, “more knee bend Tyler.”

Dallas Cowboys guard Tyler Smith against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Eventually his persistence (and coaching from teammates) pays off for Smith, who was much more effective during his second chance at the plate — leading to him screaming “anything is possible!”

Smith, who is suddenly one of the veterans on the offensive line, took time out after his solid hit to give thanks to his teammates for helping him find success.

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