Alonso's Defeat in Home Run Derby, Records Broken by Bohm and Ramírez

Pete Alonso , the New York Mets ' first baseman , fell short in his quest for a third Home Run Derby crown . Despite hitting 12 home runs in the opening round at Globe Life Field in Arlington , Texas , he failed to advance further . The Phillies ' Alec Bohm and Guardians ' Jose Ramirez secured spots in the semifinals with 21 home runs each , while the Royals ' Bobby Witt Jr. and Dodgers ' Teoscar Hernandez followed closely behind with 20 and 19 home runs , respectively.

Alonso remained positive despite his early exit , expressing his enjoyment of the event and the opportunity to compete . Hernandez ultimately emerged victorious in the Derby , defeating Witt Jr. in the finals and Bohm in a swing - off in the semifinals . The new format allowed batters three minutes or 40 pitches to hit as many home runs as possible in the first round , followed by an untimed bonus round with three outs.

As a four - time All - Star , Alonso had a strong start in the opening round with home runs in four of his first seven pitches . However , he struggled to maintain momentum and finished with a total of 12 home runs in the first round and three in the bonus round . Despite winning the Home Run Derby in 2019 and 2021 , Alonso fell short of matching Ken Griffey Jr. 's record of three wins , as he has now missed out on the title for the past three seasons.

Alonso remains open to the possibility of competing in future Home Run Derby events , emphasizing his enjoyment of the competition and the event as a whole . As the Mets ' sole representative at the event , he appreciated the opportunity to showcase his skills and engage in friendly competition with his peers . With his positive attitude and competitive spirit , Alonso 's fans can look forward to seeing him in future Home Run Derby competitions as he continues to pursue his goal of winning another crown.