Fansided · Jul 14, 2025
Chicago White Sox complete history in the MLB Home Run Derby
Paul Konerko in the 2002 Home Run Derby | Andy Lyons/GettyImagesMLB All-Star Week it’s about to get kicked off in Atlanta with the 2025 Home Run Derby taking place on Monday night.
That makes this the perfect time to look back at the history of Chicago White Sox players participating in the derby.
It’s actually pretty rare for the White Sox to be represented in the Home Run Derby. The derby dates back to 1985 when it first debuted as part of the All-Star festivities in Minneapolis.
Since it’s origin, over 300 unique players have participated in the derby. Only six of them have been representing the White Sox (including one two-time participant).
White Sox players in the Home Run Derby