In Tacoma, Washington, home of the Rainiers, Pawtucket Red Sox outfielder Bryce Brentz took home the Triple-A Home Run Derby title with 18 final round homers – 38 in total. It’s been a difficult spring for Brentz, who was outrighted from major league camp on March 31 and officially taken off the Red Sox 40-man roster, but last night was another step in his potential path back to a major league roster.
Brentz slugged 16 homers in the first round, more than enough to lead the pack and secure his spot in the second round.