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Phillies' Bryce Harper and Cardinals' Jordan Walker latest confirmed participants in Home Run Derby
By Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper and St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker will participate in the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia on Monday night.Harper and Walker join Boston’s Willson Contreras, Kansas City’s Jac Caglianone, Tampa Bay’s Junior Caminero and the New York Yankees’ Ben Ri...
Key takeaway 261 with 20 homers and 57 RBIs, was selected for his ninth All-Star Game as a Legend Pick for baseball's midsummer showcase.
Why this matters in Tomball News
For baseball fans in the Tomball area, Jordan Walker's participation in the Home Run Derby is a notable event, given the city's proximity to Houston and the presence of the Astros. While Walker plays for the St. Louis Cardinals, his appearance in the derby may still generate interest among local fans who follow the sport closely. The fact that a Cardinals player has never won the derby adds an extra layer of intrigue to Walker's participation, and fans may be rooting for him to break this streak. As the derby approaches, Tomball residents may be keeping an eye on Walker's performance, particularly if they have ties to the Cardinals or are simply enthusiastic about baseball. With Walker's impressive stats this season, including 21 homers and 70 RBIs, he is certainly a contender to watch in the competition.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper and St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker will participate in the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia on Monday night.Harper and Walker join Boston’s Willson Contreras, Kansas City’s Jac Caglianone, Tampa Bay’s Junior Caminero and the New York Yankees’ Ben Ri...
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