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Who Will Be the Home Run King of 2021?

With the never-ending chatter about the baseball–and whether it will be juiced, deadened or something in-between–it's hard to know what to expect when it comes to home run totals. What we do know is someone will hit more big flies this year than anyone else. Last season it was Luke Voit (22). In 2019 it was Pete Alonso (53). In 2018 it was Khris Davis (48). SI's MLB experts weigh in with who they think will be the Home Run King of 2021.

Tom Verducci: Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres

When in doubt, go with the guy who hits the ball the hardest.