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Acuña Jr. to Compete in 2025 Home Run Derby at Truist Park

Coming off a late-May return from ACL surgery with nine homers, he looks to shine in front of home fans.

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Overview

  • The 2025 T-Mobile Home Run Derby is scheduled for July 14 at Truist Park in Atlanta, offering Acuña a chance to compete at his home park.
  • It will be his third Derby appearance, marking his first since 2022.
  • Rejoining the Braves on May 23 after ACL surgery, he has hit nine home runs in 104 at-bats.
  • Motivated by fan support, he has declared his goal is to win the Home Run Derby.
  • Since his 2018 debut, he leads the majors with 24 home runs of 450 feet or more, underscoring his elite power.