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The MLB All-Star Break is right around the corner, with the Home Run Derby kicking things off on Monday, July 13. Several big-name sluggers have already committed to participating in the event, and now it appears Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper is throwing his hat into the ring.
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Harper, who is 33 years old, announced he will be participating in the Home Run Derby on his Instagram account . He posted an image of himself watching a ball he just launched for a home run in Philadelphia, along with his caption making the announcement.
"Derby at home?" asked Harper. "Sure, why not?"
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This will be Harper's third Home Run Derby appearance in his career. The last time he was in it was in 2018 when he was still playing for the Washington Nationals . He won the tournament in front of his home crowd and will have the chance to do so again this time in Philadelphia.
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The 15-year veteran will have some stiff competition in the Derby this year. He'll be going up against a strong list of participants, including St. Louis Cardinals ' Jordan Walker , Tampa Bay Rays ' Junior Caminero , Boston Red Sox 's Willson Contreras , Kansas City Royals ' Jac Caglianone , and New York Yankees ' Ben Rice . There are still two more spots available before the July 13 event.
Bryce Harper has just as good a chance as anybody to win the Home Run Derby. Not only is he a previous winner, but he's also one of the best home run hitters this season. Through 326 at-bats so far in the 2026 campaign, the nine-time All-Star has recorded 86 hits, 20 home runs, and 57 RBIs, giving him a .264 batting average and .371 OBP.
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