Rooker, Home Run Derby and Raleigh
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Raleigh and Athletics star Brent Rooker both hit 17 home runs in the first round at Truist Park. Both had hit their longest home run at 471 feet. Rather than a swing-off to break the tie, MLB turned to the microscope, finding that Raleigh's homer traveled 470.62 feet, compared to Rooker's 470.54 feet.
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz (15) and Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker (25) share the field during the 2025 Home Run Derby at Truist Park in Atlanta on Monday. Rooker finished fifth in the first round after launching 17 home runs, including one measured at 471 feet.
MLB's Brent Rooker hits back after a fan criticizes him for feeding his baby daughter during the 2025 Home Run Derby. The Athletics player shares daughters Blair, 3, and Blake, 11 months, with his wife,
A's slugger Brent Rooker is set to compete in Monday's Home Run Derby, and he'll be up against some of the top players in the game. Former teammate Byron Buxton and AL West rival (and home run leader) Cal Raleigh are just two of the participants that will be joining Rooker in taking hacks.
Brent Rooker and Cal Raleigh were tied with 17 home runs each, and MLB’s tiebreaker was who hit the longest. Rooker’s longest of 470.53 feet was just short of Raleigh’s longest of 470.61.
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Athletics slugger Brent Rooker is adding his name to the list of Home Run Derby participants. Rooker announced Thursday that he’s participating in the event, which takes place Monday in Atlanta. He will become the first Athletics player in the Home Run Derby since Matt Olson in 2021.
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A's outfielder Brent Rooker and Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. round out the participants of the 2025 Home Run Derby.
Athletics slugger Brent Rooker came less than an inch from advancing into the semifinals of the T-Mobile Home Run Derby on Monday night. Leaning heavy on the pull side at Truist Park, Rooker hit 17 ho