Relay races. Outfield target practice. Bunting contests.
None of these will be featured at Dodger Stadium on Monday night, when eight of the league’s biggest power threats step to the plate for the Home Run Derby. But as popular as dingers are, there’s room for creativity and imagination at the Midsummer Classic that, so far, has been left unexplored.
The NBA has its skills competition and three-point contest in addition to the marquee slam dunk contest, while the NFL’s Pro Bowl features precision passing, best catch, a 40-yard dash race and even dodgeball. While home run hitters hog up all the attention during MLB’s All-Star break, what else could be added to the mix to spice things up?
