PREMIUM
Derby & ASG Winners
(Derby /ASG) NA vs. NA,
Money Line: -110.00 NA (Home)
Result: Push
Money Line: -110.00 NA (Home)
Result: Push
2023 MLB Home Run Derby winners
Winner: Vlad Guerrero Jr.
Other finalist: Luis Robert Jr.
The 2023 MLB Home run Derby features some returnees, some first timers, a home favorite, and even a catcher. Let’s take a look at which of these hitters has some extra motivation in the event. Alonzo is trying for a three-peat, Guerrero has the “Vlad and Dad” generational winners for extra motivation, and Rodriguez will have the home town going nuts. They, along with Mookie Betts are all on one side of the bracket, so only one will make it to the finals. I am going with Guerrero to make the finals this time out. While not his best season, Guerrero has been hitting very well lately. He has the exit power in spades. He is in a lot better shape than in his previous derby, when he starred early but faded in the finals.
Who will he face in the finals? Luis Robert Jr. For one thing, he is seeing the ball incredibly well at the moment (8 HR, 1.134 OPS, .310 BA/L15 days). While day to day play may not directly translate to the HRD, Robert’s fine form sure can’t hurt. Robert is a big man, with power to burn and he plays center field. He’ll have both the structure and the staying power to make it to the finals.
Who comes out on top? I’m going with Guerrero, based on past performance and experience.
MLB All-Star Game Winner
The American League has dominated the All-Star game lately and it may just happen again this time around. The AL offense is missing Judge and Trout, but has some solid pieces including a powerhouse SS in Seager who is hitting for huge average, and the Rays’ gifted first baseman. Still, it is hard to argue with the National league’s starting eight, including a youngster still pushing for .400, a smoking hot catcher hitting well over .400 over the last few weeks, and Acuna who is putting up monster numbers in all categories.
Strider and Elder in the NL pitching rotation have just 5 years of experience between them. Add Steele and Gallen at 27 years old, and that is a big youth presence. The NL just doesn’t have the star power or the experience compared to the big-time AL starters like Cole, Ohtani and McClanahan, and that just might be the AL’s edge. Add in an absolutely wicked closer with an ERA of 0.53 to finish off the game.
I’m going with the old baseball adage that says “good pitching pitching beats good hitting” in this one. Take the AL to come through again
Winner: Vlad Guerrero Jr.
Other finalist: Luis Robert Jr.
The 2023 MLB Home run Derby features some returnees, some first timers, a home favorite, and even a catcher. Let’s take a look at which of these hitters has some extra motivation in the event. Alonzo is trying for a three-peat, Guerrero has the “Vlad and Dad” generational winners for extra motivation, and Rodriguez will have the home town going nuts. They, along with Mookie Betts are all on one side of the bracket, so only one will make it to the finals. I am going with Guerrero to make the finals this time out. While not his best season, Guerrero has been hitting very well lately. He has the exit power in spades. He is in a lot better shape than in his previous derby, when he starred early but faded in the finals.
Who will he face in the finals? Luis Robert Jr. For one thing, he is seeing the ball incredibly well at the moment (8 HR, 1.134 OPS, .310 BA/L15 days). While day to day play may not directly translate to the HRD, Robert’s fine form sure can’t hurt. Robert is a big man, with power to burn and he plays center field. He’ll have both the structure and the staying power to make it to the finals.
Who comes out on top? I’m going with Guerrero, based on past performance and experience.
MLB All-Star Game Winner
The American League has dominated the All-Star game lately and it may just happen again this time around. The AL offense is missing Judge and Trout, but has some solid pieces including a powerhouse SS in Seager who is hitting for huge average, and the Rays’ gifted first baseman. Still, it is hard to argue with the National league’s starting eight, including a youngster still pushing for .400, a smoking hot catcher hitting well over .400 over the last few weeks, and Acuna who is putting up monster numbers in all categories.
Strider and Elder in the NL pitching rotation have just 5 years of experience between them. Add Steele and Gallen at 27 years old, and that is a big youth presence. The NL just doesn’t have the star power or the experience compared to the big-time AL starters like Cole, Ohtani and McClanahan, and that just might be the AL’s edge. Add in an absolutely wicked closer with an ERA of 0.53 to finish off the game.
I’m going with the old baseball adage that says “good pitching pitching beats good hitting” in this one. Take the AL to come through again
