H R D C-9 history

1990: Wrigley FieldWinner: Ryne Sandberg, CubsRunners-up: Mark McGwire, A's; Matt Williams, GiantsThe 1990 Derby was a subdued affair, with the eight-player field combing to hit just five homers throughout the contest.

The event was first televised in 1993 on tape delay.

1994: Three Rivers StadiumWinner: Ken Griffey Jr., MarinersRunner-up: Fred McGriff, BravesThomas launched a 519-foot homer that reached the upper deck in center field, and Griffey won his first of three Derby crowns in the 1994 contest.

1996: Veterans StadiumWinner: Barry Bonds, GiantsRunner-up: Mark McGwire, A'sFans were treated to a three-round showdown between two of baseball's most prolific home run hitters when Bonds defeated McGwire in the 1996 contest, which featured an expanded 10-player field.

1998: Coors FieldWinner: Ken Griffey Jr., MarinersRunner-up: Jim Thome, IndiansThe 1998 Derby marked the first live telecast of the event, as fans tuned in to see Griffey win his second trophy.

2000: Turner FieldWinner: Sammy Sosa, CubsRunner-up: Ken Griffey Jr., RedsMaking the second of five Derby appearances, Sosa came away with his only win in 2000.

2002: Miller ParkWinner: Jason Giambi, YankeesRunner-up: Sammy Sosa, CubsSosa out-hit the field with 12 homers in Round 1, but he ran out of gas in the finals, losing 7-1 to Giambi in Milwaukee.

2005: Comerica ParkWinner: Bobby Abreu, Venezuela (Phillies)Runner-up: Ivan Rodriguez, Puerto Rico (Tigers)Abreu never hit more than 31 home runs in a season, but he topped that in one night, establishing new records with 41 total homers and a 24-homer first round for his native Venezuela.

2007: AT&T ParkWinner: Vladimir Guerrero, AngelsRunner-up: Alex Rios, Blue JaysGuerrero took home his first Derby victory by hitting 17 homers and defeating the Blue Jays' Rios in the final.

2008: Yankee StadiumWinner: Justin Morneau, TwinsRunner-up: Josh Hamilton, RangersWhile Morneau took home the night's top prize, Hamilton stole the show by belting a first-round record 28 home runs, including a run of 13 on consecutive swings.

2010: Angel StadiumWinner: David Ortiz, Red SoxRunner-up: Hanley Ramirez, MarlinsOrtiz defeated his former and future Boston teammate Ramirez in the 2010 Derby, dedicating the victory to the late Dominican Republic native Jose Lima, a former Major League pitcher who passed away earlier that season.

2012: Kauffman StadiumWinner: Prince Fielder, TigersRunner-up: Jose Bautista, Blue JaysFielder became the Tigers' first and only Derby winner with his second victory in 2012.

Fans had been begging for Harper to take part in the Derby since he first did in 2013, and the slugger did not disappoint in his first time back.

2014: Target FieldWinner: Yoenis Cespedes, A'sRunner-up: Todd Frazier, RedsCespedes joined Griffey Jr. as the only Derby contestants to successfully defend their titles, winning for a second consecutive year by defeating Frazier, 9-1, in the final.

2016: Petco ParkWinner: Giancarlo Stanton, MarlinsRunner-up: Todd Frazier, White SoxStanton peppered Petco Park with baseballs en route to a Derby-record 61 homers.

Alonso not only won the Derby, but went on to hit a Major League-best 53 home runs in 2019.