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| Monday, July 8 Sosa, Bonds, Giambi, A-Rod to slug it out ESPN.com |
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Sammy Sosa fell short in his attempt to defend his Home Run Derby title last year, falling 6-2 to Luis Gonzalez in the finals. But despite missing the Cubs' last three games because of a family emergency, Sosa plans on trying to regain the title when the derby takes place Monday at Miller Park in Milwaukee. Following are the eight derby participants:
Lance Berkman
Home run rate: one HR every 10.69 at-bats Home/road: 12/17 vs. LH/RH: 2/27 As LHB/RHB: 27/2 Best month: April (10) In July: 4
Barry Bonds
Home run rate: one HR every 8.59 at-bats Home/road: 10/17 vs. LH/RH: 11/16 Best month: May (10) In July: 2
Jason Giambi
Home run rate: one HR every 14.27 at-bats Home/road: 10/12 vs. LH/RH: 5/17 Best month: May (10) In July: 1
Torii Hunter
Home run rate: one HR every 16.85 at-bats Home/road: 6/14 vs. LH/RH: 4/16 Best month: April (9) In July: 2
Paul Konerko
Home run rate: one HR every 16.3 at-bats Home/road: 11/9 vs. LH/RH: 4/16 Best month: June (12) In July: 0
Alex Rodriguez
Home run rate: one HR every 12.14 at-bats Home/road:17/10 vs. LH/RH: 4/23 Best month:April (9) In July: 3
Richie Sexson
Home run rate: one HR every 17.0 at-bats Home/road: 9/10 vs. LH/RH: 3/16 Best month: May (8) In July: 1
Sammy Sosa
Home run rate: one HR every 10.92 at-bats Home/road: 12/16 vs. LH/RH: 7/21 Best month: May (11) In July: 1 |
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