Harper, Freeman highlight 2018 Home Run Derby participants
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The 2018 Home Run Derby field is set.
Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals headlines a group that includes Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy, Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jesus Aguilar, Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Rhys Hoskins, Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman, Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber, Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, and Cubs second baseman Javier Baez.
The Home Run Derby takes place Monday at Nationals Park in Washington and it will have single-elimination bracket:
HOME RUN DERBY BRACKET
| Seed | Player | HR | Derby |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesus Aguilar | 23 | 1st |
| 8 | Rhys Hoskins | 14 | 1st |
| Seed | Player | HR | Derby |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Alex Bregman | 19 | 1st |
| 5 | Kyle Schwarber | 17 | 1st |
| Seed | Player | HR | Derby |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Bryce Harper | 22 | 2nd |
| 7 | Freddie Freeman | 16 | 1st |
| Seed | Player | HR | Derby |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Max Muncy | 21 | 1st |
| 6 | Javier Baez | 17 | 1st |
Harper finished second in the 2013 event, losing to Yoenis Cespedes 9-8 in the final. Defending champion Aaron Judge chose not to participate this year.
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Harper, Freeman highlight 2018 Home Run Derby participants
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