The 2024 Home Run Derby featured a mix of young superstars and veteran sluggers competing under new rules, with all eight participants vying for the top four spots to advance to the semifinals. Despite a strong start, two-time champion Pete Alonso faced a first-round exit, hitting only 12 home runs and ranking seventh. Adolis Garcia, although not selected for the All-Star Game, thrilled the home crowd with 18 homers but did not advance. In a final showdown, Teoscar Hernandez emerged as the champion, narrowly defeating Bobby Witt Jr. with 14 home runs to Witt's 13. Overall, the event showcased exciting performances, including Hernandez's first Derby win and notable efforts from Alec Bohm, Jose Ramirez, and Bobby Witt Jr.