Jordan Walker Shatters Derby History | Huntsville News

Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 14, 2026 · 1m

Jordan Walker just shattered history, becoming the first St. Louis Cardinal to win the Home Run Derby with a jaw-dropping final round where he crushed his last six swings out of the park to edge out Kyle Schwarber. The Philly crowd roared all night—but fell silent as Walker sealed the deal. This year’s format, ditching the clock for a swing count with bonus swings for homers on the last swing, turned the final round into a nerve-wracking showdown where Walker needed four in a row to win. Despite hometown fans hyping Schwarber and even booing ball boys, Walker stayed laser-focused and…