Take a bow, Adley Rutschman, because this was an all-timer of a Home Run Derby performance.
During the first round of the 2023 Home Run Derby, Rutschman stole the show after switch hitting during his appearance. Rutschman originally took his three minute time bank versus Luis Robert Jr. as a lefty, where he hit 21 home runs. Then, Rutschman switched to batting righty, rattling off six absolute dingers as the crowd roared its approval.
While Robert Jr. was able to best Rutschman 28-27 just minutes later, the sight of the Baltimore Orioles catcher switch hitting and absolutely crushing it will no doubt be a top Home Run Derby moment of all time.
Adley Rutschman switches to the right side during the bonus round. pic.twitter.com/Oyx4CErjNO
— Baseball GIFs (@gifs_baseball) July 11, 2023
Seriously, that was awesome.
MLB fans were equally in awe of Rutschman’s incredible athleticism as he went yard from both sides of the plate.
Adley Rutschan is Inigo Montoyaing the Home Run Derby
— Michael Baumann (@MichaelBaumann) July 11, 2023
ADLEY FROM BOTH SIDES pic.twitter.com/rs5gfEVLxP
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) July 11, 2023
Adley Rutschman switching to righty in bonus time pic.twitter.com/WRlwVM2csE
— br_betting (@br_betting) July 11, 2023
Rutschman made those last 30 seconds SING
— Mike Golic Jr (@mikegolicjr) July 11, 2023
adley rutschman you have my entire heart
— Hayley McGoldrick (@GoldieOnSports) July 11, 2023
Adley Rutschman is just showing off now 😭 pic.twitter.com/o8s0xDX9MA
— 𝙆𝙣𝘽 (@kazknowsball) July 11, 2023
Adley Rutschman from the left side vs. Adley Rutschman from the right side at the Home Run derby pic.twitter.com/LJqLValtCD
— BetMGM 🦁 (@BetMGM) July 11, 2023
Seeing Adley Rutschman switch hit in a HR Derby was one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen.
A well deserved standing ovation from the crowd. 👏👏👏
— Ben Verlander (@BenVerlander) July 11, 2023
Adley Rutschman just “I am not left handed” that and the stadium went ballistic, what a showman
— All-Star Brewper (@BlooperBraves) July 11, 2023
Adley Rutschman from both sides of the plate: pic.twitter.com/LPXjcWQsDB
— Pickswise (@Pickswise) July 11, 2023
