David Ortiz 2010 Homerun Derby Winner , MLB All Star Weekend

Posted by doms | Tuesday, July 13, 2010 | , ,

David "Big Papi" Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox won this year's All Star HomeRun Derby held at the Los Angeles Angels Stadium in Anaheim.

Big Papi has recently regained his old slugger-form and his win in this hitting-balls-out-of-the-park will further boost his confidence. He scored 21 HRs to reach the final round. In the final he hit 11 against the 5 hit by the other finalist Hanley Ramirez.

The Homerun derby is annual spectacle of the All Star Week of the Major League Baseball. The goal of the derby is to hit as many balls as possible out of the ballpark. Foul balls and infield hit are considered out. Every participants are given only 10 outs.

There are two rounds. Top 4 homerun hitters will advance to second round. Score of the 4 in the second round will be added to their score in the first round. The top two will advance to the finals.