Home Baseball ‘I was like, ‘Come on, go, go’ ‘I need to do a couple extra push-ups today’ Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City Royals Sensation, Discusses Remarkable Home Run Derby Display

‘I was like, ‘Come on, go, go’ ‘I need to do a couple extra push-ups today’ Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City Royals Sensation, Discusses Remarkable Home Run Derby Display

Baseball — 07/17/2024

During the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby on Monday, slugger Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals made some waves. Having hit 20 home runs, he found himself getting past the first round.

The tournament proceeded to a head-to-head format where Witt faced the seasoned Jose Ramirez after reaching the second round. He defeated Ramirez, hitting 17 home runs while the Rams were having trouble.

Home Run Derby Participant Bobby Witt Jr.

After an exciting match between Teoscar Hernandez and Alec Bohm, Witt would now face Hernandez in the championship match. Witt lost his final round because he lacked the strength to hold Hernandez.

“I believed it had a shot when it was up there. I said to myself, “Come on, go, go.” I should perform a few more push-ups today,” Witt remarked.

Hernandez would go on to triumph 14–11 in the Derby. With all the sluggers who have come and gone, it’s pretty incredible to consider that the Los Angeles Dodgers have finally produced a Home Run Derby winner.

“It was amazing,” I think, when they started playing “Timmy Trumpets” over the speakers. The audience went wild and my heart began racing. Being a part of it was an honor. It was a lot of fun because Teoscar put on a show,” Witt remarked.Witt was taking part in the Derby for the first time, and for someone without any prior experience, it was quite the show. Over the years, he’ll return to try to reclaim that crown.

Balls were being crushed by Bobby Witt Jr. and friends during the Home Run Derby.

2024 MLB Home Run Derby - Bobby Witt Jr. (Image via IMAGN)

Every year, a lot of spectators and athletes anticipate the Home Run Derby. It’s unmatched, and by bringing their gloves to the game, it brings back childhood memories for even the oldest of baseball fans.

Given that sluggers like Bobby Witt Jr. are hitting balls 457 feet at 110 mph, fans most definitely needed to pack gloves for the ballpark. Very few softly hit balls found their way to the grandstands.

As the sluggers receive pitches within their comfort zone. The force and distance with which they are able to remove these baseballs from their barrels continues to amaze me. It seems like they are getting farther away and faster as they leave every year.