Christian Yelich headlines the eight-man field for the 2019 Home Run Derby, which features a single-elimination bracket to determine the big-fly champion at All-Star week.
The leading home-run hitter in the majors, Yelich has belted 31 long-balls this season. But the Milwaukee Brewers outfielder will immediately face a challenge in rookie Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who has a chance to secure a unique accomplishment.
In 2007, his father won the Home Run Derby. They could become the first father-son pairing to triumph in the event.
The other matchups include Pete Alonso vs. Carlos Santana, Josh Bell vs.