Julio Rodriguez loves himself some home cooking.
The Mariners star has enjoyed his brief time in the Emerald City, following up an American League Rookie of the Year campaign with an appearance in the 2023 Home Run Derby.
It hasn't been the greatest of seasons at the plate for Rodriguez, who sports an OPS+ just above league average. A lot of that is down to luck; Rodriguez is one of the hardest hitters in MLB, ranking in the 93rd percentile in average exit velocity and the 92nd percentile in hard hit percentage.
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Still, even in the midst of a slightly more human season, Rodriguez is at his best when he's playing in front of his fans. The 22-year old has a better batting average, on-base percentage and slugging percentage at T-Mobile Park than away from home. He also has more home runs (seven at home compared to six on the road).
All of that is to say, Rodriguez makes his presence felt when he comes to the plate in Seattle. And with the Home Run Derby set for launch in his home stadium, he'll be hoping to impress. Rodriguez has earned plenty of comparisons to Ken Griffey Jr. early in his career. Perhaps he can mimic The Kid by winning the Home Run Derby.
With that, here's what you need to know about the 2023 Home Run Derby, including start time and broadcast information.
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What time is the Home Run Derby in 2023?
- Date: Monday, July 10
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
The 2023 Home Run Derby is slated to start at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, July 10. Each of the batters participating will get three minutes (plus up to a minute of bonus time) to smack as many balls over the fence as possible in the first and second rounds. The participants are seeded in an eight-man bracket. The single-elimination tournament will conclude with a head-to-head final to crown a champion.
How to watch the 2023 Home Run Derby
- Channel: ESPN, ESPN2 (Statcast edition)
- Live stream: ESPN+, Fubo
Fans have several options to watch the 2023 Home Run Derby. ESPN is broadcasting the event. Karl Ravech will host, and he'll be joined by analyst Eduardo Perez and reporters Alden Gonzalez and Buster Olney.
For fans seeking an analytical spin on the competition, check out ESPN2. The network will offer a Statcast-driven broadcast, with host Kevin Brown, analyst Jessica Mendoza and Statcast expert Mike Petriello digging through the numbers.
Cord-cutters can also tune in on ESPN+, or with Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Home Run Derby participants 2023
Bracket 1
| Seed | Batter |
|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Robert Jr. |
| 8 | Adley Rutschman |
Bracket 2
| Seed | Batter |
|---|---|
| 4 | Adolis Garcia |
| 5 | Randy Arozarena |
Bracket 3
| Seed | Batter |
|---|---|
| 2 | Pete Alonso |
| 7 | Julio Rodriguez |
Bracket 4
| Seed | Batter |
|---|---|
| 3 | Mookie Betts |
| 6 | Vladimir Guerrero Jr. |
Past Home Run Derby champions
Juan Soto captured the Home Run Derby crown last year, giving Nationals fans one more glimpse at his greatness before he was dealt to the Padres.
Soto isn't competing in this year's competition. Two-time winner Pete Alonso is, however, and after slapping a combined 131 dingers in 2019 and 2021, he'll feel confident that he can match Ken Griffey Jr.'s record three titles in The Kid's old stomping grounds.
Here's the complete list of Home Run Derby winners since the competition's inception in 1985.
| Year | Player | Team | Park (City) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Juan Soto | Nationals | Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles) |
| 2021 | Pete Alonso | Mets | Coors Field (Denver) |
| 2019 | Pete Alonso | Mets | Progressive Field (Cleveland) |
| 2018 | Bryce Harper | Nationals | Nationals Park (Washington, D.C.) |
| 2017 | Aaron Judge | Yankees | Marlins Park (Miami) |
| 2016 | Giancarlo Stanton | Marlins | Petco Park (San Diego) |
| 2015 | Todd Frazier | Reds | Great American Ball Park (Cincinnati) |
| 2014 | Yoenis Cespedes | Athletics | Target Field (Minneapolis) |
| 2013 | Yoenis Cespedes | Athletics | Citi Field (New York) |
| 2012 | Prince Fielder | Tigers | Kauffman Stadium (Kansas City) |
| 2011 | Robinson Cano | Yankees | Chase Field (Phoenix) |
| 2010 | David Ortiz | Red Sox | Angel Stadium (Anaheim) |
| 2009 | Prince Fielder | Brewers | Busch Stadium (St. Louis) |
| 2008 | Justin Morneau | Twins | Yankee Stadium (New York) |
| 2007 | Vladimir Guerrero | Angels | AT&T Park (San Francisco) |
| 2006 | Ryan Howard | Phillies | PNC Park (Pittsburgh) |
| 2005 | Bobby Abreu | Phillies | Comerica Park (Detroit) |
| 2004 | Miguel Tejada | Orioles | Minute Maid Park (Houston) |
| 2003 | Garret Anderson | Angels | U.S. Cellular Field (Chicago) |
| 2002 | Jason Giambi | Yankees | Miller Park (Milwaukee) |
| 2001 | Luis Gonzalez | Diamondbacks | Safeco Field (Seattle) |
| 2000 | Sammy Sosa | Cubs | Turner Field (Atlanta) |
| 1999 | Ken Griffey Jr. | Mariners | Fenway Park (Boston) |
| 1998 | Ken Griffey Jr. | Mariners | Coors Field (Denver) |
| 1997 | Tino Martinez | Yankees | Jacobs Field (Cleveland) |
| 1996 | Barry Bonds | Giants | Veterans Stadium (Philadelphia) |
| 1995 | Frank Thomas | White Sox | The Ballpark in Arlington (Arlington) |
| 1994 | Ken Griffey Jr. | Mariners | Three Rivers Stadium (Pittsburgh) |
| 1993 | Juan Gonzalez | Rangers | Oriole Park at Camden Yards (Baltimore) |
| 1992 | Mark McGwire | Athletics | Jack Murphy Stadium (San Diego) |
| 1991 | Cal Ripken Jr. | Orioles | SkyDome (Toronto) |
| 1990 | Ryne Sandberg | Cubs | Wrigley Field (Chicago) |
| 1989* | Ruben Sierra | Rangers | Anaheim Stadium (Anaheim) |
| 1989* | Eric Davis | Reds | Anaheim Stadium (Anaheim) |
| 1987 | Andre Dawson | Cubs | Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum (Oakland) |
| 1986* | Wally Joyner | Angels | Astrodome (Houston) |
| 1986* | Darryl Strawberry | Mets | Astrodome (Houston) |
| 1985 | Dave Parker | Reds | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (Minneapolis) |
* The 1986 and 1989 derbies ended in ties.