Home Run Derby
Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Tony Blanco Jr. claimed victory in the 2025 Arizona Fall League Home Run Derby, hitting a walk-off homer in the finals against teammate Esmerlyn Valdez. The 6-foot-7 slugger dedicated the win to his late father, Tony Sr., who passed away in April. Blanco's performance featured the hardest-hit ball in Statcast history at 122.9 mph.
Imeripotiwa na AI
The Arizona Fall League has revealed the eight participants and a revamped format for its fourth annual Home Run Derby, set for November 8, 2025, at Sloan Park. Top prospects from across the league's six teams will compete in a new team-based structure leading to a final swing-off. The event highlights emerging power hitters vying for the title previously won by players like Garrett Martin in 2024.