Kyle Scwharber, who made it to the finals of the 2018 HR Derby in D.C. though he eventually lost to Bryce Harper, said last week, after earning the first All-Star nod of his career, that the experience of participating in the Derby was an unforgettable one, even as a player who did not make the All-Star roster that year.
“I was just kind of that weird guy in the corner just sitting there waiting for the time slot to come up. And then, ‘Get out.’ But, no, I’m kidding,” Schwarber said.
“They treated everyone great, even if you’re participating in the HR Derby and you’re not technically an All-Star, they treated you just like you were an All-Star and you get everything.