run. It was very disappointing to say the least.

My pick to win the derby was Prince Fielder. I’m not just saying that now, after seeing Fielder win. I honestly made the statement several hours before the derby even began. In my mind, it was a sure bet; though Bautista gave him a run for his money.

In the end, the world saw Prince Fielder beat out Jose Bautista in the final round…..:

…..to win his second career Home Run Derby title:

The only other player to win two Home Run Derbys’ being Ken Griffey Jr. Not a bad name to be associated with.

I had a fantastic time out in Kansas City at the 2012 State Farm Home Run Derby. Everything went as smoothly as I could’ve ever wished for, and theattending any of the All-Star festivities was back in the year Josh Hamilton put on his Home Run Derby spectacle and the American League won in 14 innings. I was saving up to pay for the face-value of the ticket, but learned they usually can’t be bought for that, so I was a little short. Anyway, I’m glad you got selected to go there. They picked the right person to send.
-Mateohttp://mateofischer.mlblogs.com

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