How Much Do You Know About The MLB Home Run Derby?

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1. Which of these parks has never hosted a Home Run Derby?

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Tropicana Field has never hosted a Home Run Derby. Safeco Field, Miller Park, and Coors Field have all hosted Home Run Derbies in the past.

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2. The 1988 Home Run Derby was canceled due to rain.

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The given statement states that the 1988 Home Run Derby was canceled due to rain. This means that the event did not take place as scheduled because of the rainy weather conditions.

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3. Which player did Robinson Cano defeat in the final round of the 2011 Home Run Derby?

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Robinson Cano defeated Adrian Gonzalez in the final round of the 2011 Home Run Derby.

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4. Who won the 2005 MLB Home Run Derby at Comerica Park, during which players represented their home countries?

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Bobby Abreu won the 2005 MLB Home Run Derby at Comerica Park. During this event, players represented their home countries.

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5. Which two players served as captains for the 2011 MLB Home Run Derby?

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In the 2011 MLB Home Run Derby, David Ortiz and Prince Fielder served as captains. They were chosen to lead their respective teams in the derby, where players compete to hit the most home runs. Both Ortiz and Fielder were well-known power hitters in the league at that time, making them suitable choices for the captaincy role.

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6. Josh Hamilton set a new single-round home run record at the 2008 event. How many homers did he hit in that round?

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Josh Hamilton hit 28 home runs in that round, setting a new single-round home run record at the 2008 event.

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7. Which of these teams has never had a representative win the Home Run Derby?

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The Cleveland Indians have never had a representative win the Home Run Derby. This means that no player from the Cleveland Indians has ever been the champion of the Home Run Derby competition.

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8. Which player famously hit zero home runs in back-to-back events in 1993-1994?

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9. Which of these players has never won a Home Run Derby?

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Josh Hamilton has never won a Home Run Derby.

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10. Wrigley Field has never hosted a Home Run Derby.

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Wrigley Field was the home of the 1990 Home Run Derby.

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11. In what year was the first All-Star Weekend Home Run Derby held?

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The first All-Star Weekend Home Run Derby was held in 1985.

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12. Who won the 1999 Home Run Derby at Fenway Park?

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Ken Griffey, Jr. won the 1999 Home Run Derby at Fenway Park. This can be inferred from the information provided in the question.

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13. In what year did the MLB start using gold balls once a player reaches his final out in each round?

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In 2005, the MLB started using gold balls once a player reaches his final out in each round.

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14. Which of these players has never hit zero home runs in a Home Run Derby round?

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Ryan Howard is the correct answer because he has hit at least one home run in every Home Run Derby round he has participated in. This means that he has never had a round where he hit zero home runs.

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15. Which player did not participate in the first MLB Home Run Derby?

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Jose Canseco did not participate in the first MLB Home Run Derby.

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16. Who won the first MLB Home Run Derby?

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Dave Parker won the first MLB Home Run Derby.

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17. Which of these players never participated in a Home Run Derby?

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Andres Galarraga never participated in a Home Run Derby.

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18. Where was the first MLB Home Run Derby held?

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The first MLB Home Run Derby was held at The Metrodome.

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19. Entering 2012, which team has had the most Home Run Derby participants in the event's history?

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The St. Louis Cardinals have had the most Home Run Derby participants in the event's history.

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20. Which two players participated in a decisive playoff at the 1993 Home Run Derby?

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Ken Griffey, Jr. and Juan Gonzalez participated in a decisive playoff at the 1993 Home Run Derby.

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Which of these parks has never hosted a Home Run Derby?
The 1988 Home Run Derby was canceled due to rain.
Which player did Robinson Cano defeat in the final round of the 2011...
Who won the 2005 MLB Home Run Derby at Comerica Park, during which...
Which two players served as captains for the 2011 MLB Home Run Derby?
Josh Hamilton set a new single-round home run record at the 2008...
Which of these teams has never had a representative win the Home Run...
Which player famously hit zero home runs in back-to-back events in...
Which of these players has never won a Home Run Derby?
Wrigley Field has never hosted a Home Run Derby.
In what year was the first All-Star Weekend Home Run Derby held?
Who won the 1999 Home Run Derby at Fenway Park?
In what year did the MLB start using gold balls once a player reaches...
Which of these players has never hit zero home runs in a Home Run...
Which player did not participate in the first MLB Home Run Derby?
Who won the first MLB Home Run Derby?
Which of these players never participated in a Home Run Derby?
Where was the first MLB Home Run Derby held?
Entering 2012, which team has had the most Home Run Derby participants...
Which two players participated in a decisive playoff at the 1993 Home...
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