Monday, July 2, 2012

Introducing Your 2012 Home Run Derby Squads

First, from the American League

Team Captain: Robinson Cano, New York Yankees
HRs (2012/Career): 20/164
Best Derby Performance: 2011 (1st Place, 32 HRs)
Photo Credit: janeheller.com

Prince Fielder, Detroit Tigers
HRs (2012/Career): 12/242
Best Derby Performance: 2009 (1st Place, 23 HRs)
Photo Credit: blog.thephoenix.com

Jose Bautista, Toronto Blue Jays
HRs (2012/Career): 27/182
Best Derby Performance: 2011 (6th place, 4 HRs)
Photo Credit: zimbio.com

Mark Trumbo, Los Angeles Angels
HRs (2012/Career): 20/49
Best Derby Performance: 1st Appearance
Photo Credit: faketeams.com

And then from the National League

Team Captain: Matt Kemp, Los Angeles Dodgers
HRs (2012/Career): 12/140
Best Derby Performance: 2011 (8th place, 2 HRs)
Photo Credit: zimbio.com

Carlos Beltan, St. Louis Cardinals
HRs (2012/Career): 20/322
Best Derby Performance: 1st Appearance
Photo Credit: bleacherreport.com

Giancarlo Stanton, Miami Marlins
HRs (2012/Career): 19/75
Best Derby Performance: 1st Appearance
Photo Credit: bleacherreport.com

Carlos Gonzalez, Colorado Rockies
HRs (2012/Career): 17/94
Best Derby Performance: 1st Appearance
Photo Credit: zimbio.com

Robinson Cano is attempting to become the first player to repeat as Derby champion since Ken Griffey Jr. won the title in 1998 and 1999. Cano could also become the fourth Yankee to win the Derby which would also set a new record. The Yankees, Mariners, Cubs and Angels all have 3 wins.

And just for kicks, here's a look at your last ten derby champions:

2011 - Robinson Cano - Yankees
2010 - David Ortiz - Red Sox
2009 - Prince Fielder - Brewers
2008 - Justin Morneau - Twins
2007 - Vladimir Guerrero - Angels
2006 - Ryan Howard - Phillies
2005 - Bobby Abreu - Phillies
2004 - Miguel Tejada - Orioles
2003 - Garret Anderson - Angels
2002 - Jason Giambi - Yankees

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