MLB Announces Changes to 2024 Home Run Derby Format

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.