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Switch-Hitting Phenom Adley Rutschman Dazzles in Surprise Home Run Derby Appearance

  • Adley Rutschman, a top prospect for the Baltimore Orioles, participated in the Home Run Derby and put on an impressive display of power from both sides of the plate.
  • The hometown hero launched 21 homers left-handed, including a 445-foot blast, and added six more right-handed in the bonus round.
  • Though Rutschman's father served as his pitcher, he ultimately fell to Chicago's Luis Robert Jr., who hit 28 homers overall.
  • Rutschman's performance signifies his potential to become a star for the Orioles and revitalize a franchise that has struggled in recent years.
  • The 2019 first overall draft pick is on the verge of reaching the majors and bringing his prodigious power with him.
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