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Home Run Derby 2016: What does the money ball mean?

By Charles Rahrig V

Jul 13, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; National League third baseman Todd Frazier (21) of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates winning with National League pitcher Aroldis Chapman (54) of the Cincinnati Reds during the 2015 Home Run Derby the day before the MLB All Star Game at Great American Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 13, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; National League third baseman Todd Frazier (21) of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates winning with National League pitcher Aroldis Chapman (54) of the Cincinnati Reds during the 2015 Home Run Derby the day before the MLB All Star Game at Great American Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports /
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What is the money ball at the Home Run Derby?

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The Home Run Derby is a classic meeting of power and endurance. It separates those who can smash a home run and keep up the effort for multiple rounds from those that can hit big home runs but tire out.

This year, endurance will be put to the test at the difficult Petco Park. Mark Trumbo comes into the event as the No. 1 seed, but No. 2 seed Todd Frazier and the rest of the competitors will be looking to pull off the win at the Home Run Derby.

One of the big facets of the Home Run Derby is the money ball, otherwise known as the “gold ball.” This ball is when a batter is down to their final out and for each home run hit with the money ball, money is donated to a major charity.

It’s a great way to earn a lot of cash for charity and it gives a chance for a young kid on the field to be recognized while representing one of the batters that is taking place in the derby.

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