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Jordan Walker Wins 2026 Derby, Beats Schwarber 12-11

7/14/2026

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Summary

Jordan Walker Wins Derby

Jordan Walker defeated Kyle Schwarber 12-11 in the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park on July 13, 2026.
Walker hit six consecutive home runs on his last six swings, including four decisive shots.
Walker’s season includes a .294 average, 22 home runs and 74 RBIs, earning his first All-Star selection.
The winner’s prize of $1 million exceeded Schwarber’s $500 000 and the $150 000 awarded to each other participant.

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Philadelphia Fans Boo

Philadelphia fans made the Derby partisan, booing non-Phillie hitters and cheering Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber, whose pitchers were coach Dino Ebel and assistant hitting coach Rafael Peña.
Willson Contreras faced boos after taking four pitches on his final swing before homering.
Ben Rice earned the loudest boos but laughed while the magenta ball let hitters swing after a homer, with Walker hitting five of his twelve shots with it.

History

Historical Context

Born from the 1960 TV series, the Home Run Derby aired its first live broadcast in 1998 when Ken Griffey Jr. won at Coors Field after initially declining to play. The contest has since become a pre-All-Star spectacle, and in 2026 Jordan Walker edged Kyle Schwarber 12-11 at Citizens Bank Park, illustrating the event’s enduring appeal.

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Jordan Walker Wins Derby

Jordan Walker defeated Kyle Schwarber 12-11 in the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park on July 13, 2026.
Walker hit six consecutive home runs on his last six swings, including four decisive shots.
Walker’s season includes a .294 average, 22 home runs and 74 RBIs, earning his first All-Star selection.
The winner’s prize of $1 million exceeded Schwarber’s $500 000 and the $150 000 awarded to each other participant.

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