On Sunday, Bobby Witt Jr. was selected to his first All-Star game, to be held in his native Texas. Today we found out that he will also participate in the Home Run Derby, to be held July 15 at 7 p.m. CT on ESPN.
See you all in Texas.. #HRDerby u2b50ufe0f pic.twitter.com/7KmxIZaEks
— Bobby Witt Jr (@BwittJr) July 8, 2024
Witt joins Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson, Mets first baseman Pete Alonso and Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm as announced participants in the Derby. Witt has 15 home runs this year, after hitting 30 last year.