The new Home Run Derby format was terrible
By Josh Sanchez
On Monday night, Major League Baseball held the 2014 Home Run Derby at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Immediately, fans were vocal that the new Home Run Derby format stunk.
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The new Home Run Derby format split five American League players and five National League players into opposite sides of a bracket.
Each participant battled it out to reach the finals for their league and then met in the finals.
Ultimately, Yoenis Cespedis of the Oakland Athletics won the Home Run Derby for the second straight year, but fans were not pleased with the nearly four-hour marathon derby that had taken place.
Much like the poor reaction the NBA got for their new Slam Dunk Contest format, MLB fans did not like the change.
The Home Run Derby is already tough for some people to watch since it is just glorified batting practice, but the MLB fan base was extra upset with what they witnessed on Monday night.
Here is some of the reaction:
Worst home run derby I've ever seen. If they are gonna do this format don't waste our time.
— Jamey Wright (@NotJameyWright) July 15, 2014
@ESPNStatsInfo @espn this format was God awful, go back to the old one. Worst homerun derby of all time by far.
— C (@clayyyy_clay) July 15, 2014
Wish MLB would have learned from the Slam Dunk Contest. Changing the format of the Home Run Derby watered down the product.
— Jon Wilson (@WhoIsJonWilson) July 15, 2014
What were your thoughts on the new Home Run Derby format? Sound off in the comments section below with your thoughts.