The Goliath vs. Goliath matchup that we all wanted to watch in the Home Run Derby never came to pass. The evening was regarded as the main event for the All-Star festivities, and the event that most were looking forward to watching.
It was supposed to be one of the All-Time best Home Run Derby’s. The two main contestant’s were expected to run roughshod right through the competition, and meet in an epic derby finals. That didn’t happen, and interest waned after that.
The product was so poor, there is an argument to be made for Major League Baseball tinkering with the format in the future.