Brent Rooker announced his participation in the upcoming Home Run Derby, scheduled for Monday in Atlanta. This marks the first time an Athletics player will participate since Matt Olson in 2021. Rooker is currently hitting .270 with 19 homers and 50 RBIs, aiming for his third consecutive season with at least 30 home runs. Since the start of the 2024 season, he has hit 58 homers, ranking third among American League players. Previous Athletics Derby winners include Mark McGwire and Yoenis Céspedes.
Rooker announced Thursday that he's participating in the event, which takes place Monday in Atlanta. He will become the first Athletics player in the Home Run Derby since Matt Olson in 2021.
Rooker, 30, entered Thursday with a .270 batting average, 19 homers and 50 RBI, putting him on pace for a third straight season of at least 30 homers.
Competing in the Home Run Derby has always been a dream of mine," Rooker said in an Instagram post.
His 58 homers since the start of the 2024 season rank him third among all American League players.
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