Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman has been selected as one of eight MLB players to participate in the 2018 Home Run Derby contest. Freeman’s selection makes him the first Braves player to compete since Andruw Jones in 2005.
Freeman will be joined in the derby by Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar, Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper, Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy, Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman, Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber, Cubs second baseman Javier Baez and Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Rhys Hoskins.
Freeman will attempt to become the first Braves player to win the Home Run Derby since its inception in 1985.