MLB, Softball Stars Join in Home Run Derby X

The MLB Home Run Derby X is introducing a new three-on-three home run competition featuring former and current collegiate softball stars, including athletes from Oklahoma and the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, alongside MLB legends like Adrián González and Nick Swisher. The season-long event will culminate in Salt Lake City with a $200,000 prize. Meanwhile, recent MLB games have seen sluggers such as Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, and Rafael Devers maintain strong home run streaks, while Addison Barger, Nolan Arenado, and Nathaniel Lowe have also delivered key homers. Betting analysts are highlighting players like Jake Bauers, Salvador Perez, Max Kepler, and Nick Castellanos for their favorable home run matchups. The convergence of women's softball and MLB superstars in events like Home Run Derby X reflects a broader celebration of power hitting across baseball. MLB prop bets focused on home runs remain highly popular among fans and bettors.