One of baseball’s signature events presented an unexpected lesson on the core leadership charge to follow one’s instincts when presented with circumstances that require split-second decision making.

The field is set for the 2025 T-Mobile Home Run Derby, which will take place Monday (8 p.m. ET, ESPN) at Truist Park in Atlanta. Here's a breakdown of the eight sluggers who are set to square off in this year's version of the annual power-hitting competition.

Eight sluggers are set to square off in Major League Baseball's Home Run Derby, a part of the All-Star festivities.

ATLANTA — The night of a million taters is almost here.

The baseball world converged in Atlanta for an entertaining edition with the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby Monday night at Truist Park. After a underwhelming event last year in Texas, fans saw balls soar over 500 feet and a late rally from a hometown slugger.

Ahead of the 2025 Home Run Derby, let's take a trip down memory lane and look at the longest homers in the event's history.

Former Texas Rangers outfielder and 2010 American League MVP Josh Hamilton joined The Dallas Morning News ’ SportsDay Rangers podcast with longtime beat reporter Evan Grant and Rangers senior advisor and team historian John Blake. They discussed Hamilton’s career with the Rangers, his legendary Home Run Derby moment and more.