MLB Home Run Derby: What is least amount of homers in the All-Star event? Is Cal Raleigh on the list?

The 2025 T-Mobile Home Run Derby on Monday at Truist Park saw Jazz Chisholm Jr record the fewest home runs (three) in a single round since 2015

Updated on: Jul 15, 2025, 07:41:24 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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The 2025 T-Mobile Home Run Derby on Monday at Truist Park saw Jazz Chisholm Jr record the fewest home runs (three) in a single round since the timed format began in 2015. Fan favorite Cal Raleigh got 17 homers and Oneil Cruz topped with 21. Brent Rooker, 17, James Wood, 16, Matt Olson, 15, and Jazz Chisholm Jr did not make it to the semifinal.

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) during the 2025 Home Run Derby at Truist Park (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

Home Run Derby standings after round one

1. Oneil Cruz, 21

2. Junior Caminero, 21 homers

3. Byron Buxton, 20

4. Cal Raleigh, 17

5. Brent Rooker, 17

6. James Wood, 16

7. Matt Olson, 15

8. Jazz Chisholm Jr., 3

Lowest Home Run totals

Jason Bay (2005, Pittsburgh Pirates): 0 HRs

Format: Outs (two innings, five outs each)

Bay failed to hit any home runs, the all-time low

Jazz Chisholm Jr. (2025, New York Yankees): 3 HRs

Format: Timed (3 minutes or 40 pitches)

Chisholm struggled, homering once in his first 15 swings

Mark McGwire (1987, Oakland Athletics): 2 HRs

Format: Outs (two innings, five outs each)

Cal Ripken Jr. (1991, Baltimore Orioles): 3 HRs

Format: Outs (three rounds, ten outs each)

Ripken tied for the lowest in the 1991 event

2025 Derby

Chisholm hit 3 HRs in the first round, the lowest since the 2015 timed format, affected by fatigue and heat. Oneil Cruz (21 HRs, 513-foot homer) and Cal Raleigh (17 HRs, switch-hitting) led the charts.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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