The 2024 MLB Home Run Derby lineup is filled with powerhouses, including Pete Alonso and Adolis Garcia, set to compete in Arlington, Texas. Changes to the derby format include a shift away from a bracket system in the first round to allow the top four home run hitters to advance directly to the semifinals. Additionally, each player will have three minutes to hit a maximum of 40 pitches, with bonus outs replacing bonus time. Despite myths of a Home Run Derby curse affecting players' performance post-derby, statistical analysis reveals a more nuanced relationship between fly ball rates and home runs in baseball.