Cubs’ complete history in the MLB Home Run Derby

The 2025 MLB Home Run Derby doesn't feature any Cubs players, so take a stroll down memory lane with these historic Derby performances.

Patrick Smith/GettyImagesMLB All-Star Week festivities continue Monday night in Atlanta, kicking off the week with the annual Home Run Derby. While no player from the Chicago Cubs will be competing tonight, Cubs fans can reminisce about the performances of their favorite players in the Derby over the years.

Ernie Banks: 1960

Today’s Home Run Derby was inspired by the 1960 TV show Home Run Derby, in which many future Hall of Famers participated in home run competitions for prize money. Ernie Banks competed in this competition on three occasions, defeating Gil…