With his family and teammate Joe Ryan cheering him on, Byron Buxton, although he was not the champion, did not disappoint in his first career Home Run Derby appearance on Monday at Truist Park in Atlanta.
Junior Caminero, Cal Raleigh, Oneil Cruz, Matt Olson, Brent Rooker, Jazz Chisholm and James Wood were the other players who competed in the derby with Buxton.
Participants had three minutes to collect home runs in Round 1, and had two minutes in the semifinals and finals.
Junior Caminero eliminates Byron Buxton in semifinal round of 2025 Home Run Derby
Buxton started slow in Round 1, taking four swings before notching his first home run of the night.