Jordan Walker delivered one of the most memorable finishes in Home Run Derby history Monday night, rallying past hometown favorite Kyle Schwarber to capture the 2026 T-Mobile Home Run Derby crown at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Trailing late in the championship round, the Cardinals slugger caught fire when it mattered most, blasting six consecutive home runs on his final six swings to complete a dramatic 12-11 comeback.
Jason Smith discussed Walker's special night on Tuesday's J&J Show on 92.9 FM ESPN. AUDIO:
The victory made Walker the first player in St. Louis Cardinals history to win the Home Run Derby, capping a breakout first half of the season with a performance that electrified baseball fans across the country. Walker embraced the hostile Philadelphia crowd and delivered under pressure, putting on a power display that will be remembered as one of the Derby's greatest finishes.
Now the spotlight shifts to the Midsummer Classic. Listen to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game live from Philadelphia tonight (Tuesday, July 14) on 92.9 FM ESPN.
St. Louis Cardinals' Jordan Walker embraces Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber after Walker won the MLB baseball All-Star Home Run Derby, Monday, July 13, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
St. Louis Cardinals' Jordan Walker embraces Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber after Walker won the MLB baseball All-Star Home Run Derby, Monday, July 13, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)AP Photo/Matt Slocum / Matt Slocum
