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Walker takes Southern League Home Run Derby title

Adam Brett Walker won't stop slugging.

The current Minor League home run leader (19) took a break from shelling Double-A pitchers on Tuesday night and instead ripped 13 homers -- more than all of the other participants combined -- to win the Southern League Home Run Derby.

Of course, the title of "Derby Champion" isn't new to the Twins' No. 12 prospect. He outslugged several other prospects for the Florida State League Derby title last year. If anything, Tuesday night's show proved that he's still swinging a powerful bat.

The 23-year-old is hitting .