2012 Home Run Derby
Captains Matt Kemp of the National League and Robinson Cano of the American League take part in the All-Star game Home Run Derby on Monday along with Mark Trumbo, Prince Fielder, Jose Bautista, Carlos Beltran, Carlos Gonzalez and Andrew McCutcheon.
Fans try to catch a homer during the All-Star derby on Monday night in Kansas City. (Ed Zurga / EPA)
Toronto slugger Jose Bautista hits six home runs in the finals of the Home Run Derby on Monday night. (Ed Zurga / EPA)
Detroit first baseman Prince Fielder uses some body language to try to help the ball over the fence during the Home Run Derby finals on Monday night at
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Tigers slugger Prince Fielder connects with the golden ball, signifying he is down to his last out, during the finals of the Home Run Derby on Monday night in Kansas City. (Jamie Squire / Getty Images)
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Cardinals outfielder Carlos Beltran was all smiles during the semifinals of the Home Run Derby despite failing to advance to the finals. (Jeff Roberson / Associated Press)
Tigers slugger Prince Fielder connects on a home-run swing during the semifinals of the Home Run Derby on Monday night in Kansas City. Fielder advanced to the finals with 16 total homers in the first round (5) and semifinals (11) (Jamie Squire / Getty Images)
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Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano, the defending Home Run Derby champion, did not hit a home run in the first round and will only watch the rest of the competition. (Jamie Squire / Getty Images)
Dodgers slugger Matt Kemp takes a cut during the first round of the Home Run Derby on Monday night at
Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutcheon squares up a pitch during the Home Run Derby on Monday night in Kansas City. McCutcheon failed to advance after hitting four home runs. (Charlie Riedel / Associated Press)
Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder strikes a pose after a home-run swing in the first round on Monday night in Kansas City. Fielder advanced to the semifinals with five. (Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images)
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Hall of Famer Hank Aaron waves to the crowd during a break in the Home Run Derby on Monday night at Kauffman Stadium. (Jeff Roberson / Associated Press)
Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez watches the flight of the ball after taking a swing in the Home Run Derby on Monday night in Kansas City. (Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images)
Angels slugger Mark Trumbo follows through on a home-run swing during the derby on Monday night in Kansas City. Trumbo tied for second in the first round with seven and advanced to the semifinals. (Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images)
Cardinals outfielder Carlos Beltran connects during the Home Run Derby on Monday night at Kauffman Stadium. Beltran hit seven homers to advance to the semifinals. (John G. Mabanglo / EPA)
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Cardinals outfielder Carlos Beltran follows through on a swing during his turn in the first round of the Home Run Derby on Monday night at
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Young fans wait for a chance to get autographs before the Home Run Derby on Monday night at Kauffman Stadium. (John G. Mabanglo / EPA)
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Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw during All-Star batting practice before the Home Run Derby on Monday night. (John G. Mabanglo / EPA)