Baseball is known as America’s National Pastime - but if Major League Baseball has their say, it could soon become a British or even global game as it gears up for Home Run Derby X.
The event, held at Crystal Palace Park in London on July 9, will mark an exciting new format of baseball. Inspired by MLB All-Star Home Run Derby that captivates fans of the sport around the world on an annual basis, HRDX is a team-based competition that will see four iconic franchises in action as the Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees take their teams on a global tour stopping at London, Seoul and Mexico City in 2022.
Each team will be made up from an eclectic, exciting and frankly enthralling mix of iconic superstars, rookies, wild cards and MLB legends, including Adrian Gonzalez, Jonny Gomes, Geovany Soto and Nick Swisher. Spencer Owen, the YouTuber who surged to fame as the founder and CEO of semi-professional football club Hashtag United, is ready to emulate his past dreams of becoming a professional sportsperson when he steps up at bat.
