The field is set for the 2023 Home Run Derby in Texas’s Globe Life Field on Monday night, but it’s just as important to know who’s tossing them the baseballs they have to hit out.
That’s because we’ve seen how important it’s been to have consistency — Pete Alonso’s pitcher, who’s back this year! — and when it’s a problem to have pitches go all over the place (see: Adolis Garcia’s pitcher last year).
So if you’re wondering who’s tossing to which star at the plate on Monday? You’ve come to the right place.
Here’s the full list of Home Run Derby pitchers as we get set for all the action:
Pete Alonso, New York Mets
He’ll bring back former Mets coach Dave Jauss, who was the pitcher when Alonso won the second of his Home Run Derby titles.
Gunnar Henderson, Baltimore Orioles
He’ll have Triple-A manager Buck Britton throwing pitches to him.
Adolis Garcia, Texas Rangers
Per ESPN, he’s still figuring it out, but he might be leaning toward Tony Beasley, who’s the third-base coach for his squad.
Alec Bohm, Philadelphia Phillies
He’s bringing in Scott Wingo, who coached him while he was at Wichita State.
Jose Ramirez, Cleveland Guardians
It’ll be Junior Betances, who is the Columbus Clippers’ hitting coach.
Marcell Ozuna, Atlanta Braves
Stepping up to the mound will be … a catcher! Specifically, Jose Yepez, who’s the Braves’ bullpen catcher.
Teoscar Hernandez, Los Angeles Dodgers
That would be Dino Ebel, the Dodgers’ third-base coach.
Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City Royals
He’s going with James Russell, who’s his brother-in-law … but he also pitched in the majors.
