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Jordan Walker Wins Derby, Earns $1M—First Cardinal Champion

7/14/2026

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St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker won the 2026 T-Mobile Home Run Derby in Philadelphia.
He trailed Phillies star Kyle Schwarber’s 11 homers but hit six straight—including four do-or-die swings—to finish with 12.
Walker earned a $1 million prize, exceeding his $799,000 salary and giving him 125% of his annual pay.
He became the first Cardinals player to win the Derby and posted 22 homers, 74 RBIs and a 3.8 bWAR.

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St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker won the 2026 T-Mobile Home Run Derby in Philadelphia.
He trailed Phillies star Kyle Schwarber’s 11 homers but hit six straight—including four do-or-die swings—to finish with 12.
Walker earned a $1 million prize, exceeding his $799,000 salary and giving him 125% of his annual pay.
He became the first Cardinals player to win the Derby and posted 22 homers, 74 RBIs and a 3.8 bWAR.