MLB's Home Run Derby seems to have lost its luster in recent years. With some of baseball's biggest stars opting out of the All-Star festivities altogether in favor of a little R&R, the derby is lacking the big time star power it once had.
If we had it our way, we'd bring the game's top talent back to the Home Run Derby, and these nine players would help make it must-see TV.
Of course the reigning champ should get the chance to defend his title. Stanton hit a total of 61 homers in last year's Home Run Derby, knocking off the defending champ Todd Frazier.