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Boston's Willson Contreras, Kansas City's Jac Caglianone latest to commit to Home Run Derby
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
Boston’s Willson Contreras and Kansas City’s Jac Caglianone are the latest sluggers to commit to participating in the Home Run Derby on Monday in Philadelphia.The 34-year-old Contreras has 20 homers in 306 at-bats, which stands just a few shy of the career best of 24 he had for the Chicago Cubs i...
Key takeaway The 34-year-old Contreras has 20 homers in 306 at-bats, which stands just a few shy of the career best of 24 he had for the Chicago Cubs in 2019.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio baseball fans will be keeping a close eye on the Home Run Derby, particularly with the participation of Kansas City's Jac Caglianone, a young slugger making a name for himself in the majors. As the city's own baseball enthusiasts cheer on their favorite players, they'll also be interested in seeing how Caglianone's performance might impact the Royals' chances in the upcoming season. With five Kansas City players having previously participated in the event, Caglianone has a chance to make history and bring the title to the Royals for the first time. San Antonio's own minor league team has likely taken notice of Caglianone's impressive average home run distance of 418 feet, which could inspire local players to step up their own game. As the derby approaches, local baseball fans will be watching to see if Caglianone can bring home the win and make a lasting impression on the sport.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Boston’s Willson Contreras and Kansas City’s Jac Caglianone are the latest sluggers to commit to participating in the Home Run Derby on Monday in Philadelphia.The 34-year-old Contreras has 20 homers in 306 at-bats, which stands just a few shy of the career best of 24 he had for the Chicago Cubs i...
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