St. Louis Cardinals star Jordan Walker powers past a hostile crowd to win $1M, becoming the first Georgia native to claim the Derby title since 1995.
Decatur High alum Jordan Walker just silenced a hostile crowd in Philadelphia with a historic performance to capture the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby crown. From dominating local diamonds in DeKalb County to earning the ultimate stamp of approval from Barry Bonds, find out how the 24-year-old powerhouse pulled off a dramatic final-round rally to make history and bring the title back to Georgia.
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