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St. Louis Cardinals OF Jordan Walker becomes 5th confirmed participant in Home Run Derby
By Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker will take part in the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia on Monday.The 24-year-old is the fifth player announced for the competition, joining Boston's Willson Contreras, Kansas City's Jac Caglianone, Tampa Bay's Junior Caminero and the New York Yankees' Be...
Key takeaway The 24-year-old is the fifth player announced for the competition, joining Boston's Willson Contreras, Kansas City's Jac Caglianone, Tampa Bay's Junior Caminero and the New York Yankees' Ben Rice.
Why this matters in The Pearland
For Pearland residents who follow the Cardinals, Jordan Walker's participation in the Home Run Derby is a notable development, given the team's history in the competition. As the eighth Cardinals player to compete, Walker joins a list of notable alumni, including Albert Pujols and Mark McGwire. While a Cardinals player has never won the derby, Walker's breakout season, which includes 21 homers and 70 RBIs, suggests he could make a strong showing. Locals who tune in to the event on Monday will be watching to see if Walker can become the first Cardinals player to take home the title, and his performance will likely be a topic of discussion among Pearland's baseball fans in the days that follow. With his impressive stats and rookie status, Walker's appearance in the derby is a compelling storyline for fans in the Houston area, where the Cardinals have a significant following.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker will take part in the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia on Monday.The 24-year-old is the fifth player announced for the competition, joining Boston's Willson Contreras, Kansas City's Jac Caglianone, Tampa Bay's Junior Caminero and the New York Yankees' Be...
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