Who is pitching for every Home Run Derby participant in 2025?
That's because we've seen how important it's been to have consistency — Pete Alonso's pitcher notably helped him win a few times! We've seen when it can be a serious problem (see: Adolis Garcia's pitcher in 2023).
So if you're wondering who's tossing to which star at the plate on Monday? You've come to the right place.
Here's the full list of Home Run Derby pitchers as we get set for all the dingers we're about to see:
Who is Cal Raleigh's Home Run Derby pitcher?
That would be his dad, Todd Raleigh.
Who is Matt Olson's Home Run Derby pitcher?
Eddie Perez, a coach for Olson and the Braves (who's also a former Atlanta catcher) will be throwing.
Who is Byron Buxton's Home Run Derby pitcher?
It's Twins third-base coach Tommy Watkins who has coached Buxton since he was in the minors.
Who is James Wood's Home Run Derby pitcher?
He'll be hitting balls thrown by Ricky Gutierrez, who played in the majors and who's the Nationals' third-base coach.
Who is Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s Home Run Derby pitcher?
That would be stepfather Geron Sands, who has been throwing to the Yankees vet since he was a kid.
Who is Brent Rooker's Home Run Derby pitcher?
The name is Joe Caruso, Rooker's childhood coach in Memphis.
Who is Oneil Cruz's Home Run Derby pitcher?
He'll have Stephen Morales on the bump, a coach with the Pirates who's also a translator.
Who is Junior Caminero's Home Run Derby pitcher?
That would be Tampa Bay Rays Major League field coordinator Tomas Francisco, who has thrown to Randy Arozarena in the Derby before.
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