The hometown favorite, Acuña has been one of the best hitters in the majors since returning from his second ACL surgery. This will be his third career Home Run Derby; he lost to Mets first baseman Pete Alonso in both 2019 and 2022. With the event taking place in Atlanta, the timing is right for him to finally take the prize.

Minnesota Twins star Byron Buxton, a Georgia native, will partake in the 2025 Home Run Derby. Major League Baseball made the announcement on Monday, a week before the Derby is slated to be held at Truist Park, the regular-season home of the Atlanta Braves.

The Minnesota Twins outfielder and Baxley native announced he will compete in the 2025 T-Mobile Home Run Derby at Truist Park on July 14. It will be his first time in the event and adds to what is already a special All-Star Week for the Georgia-born star.