Joel Embiid Catches* Home Run Derby Ball, Makes It Look Impossibly Tiny

Share this: Aaron Judge stole the show at Monday night’s Home Run Derby. But Joel Embiid also drew plenty of attention to himself — which isn’t that hard for a 7-foot, 23-year-old to do at a baseball stadium. The Philadelphia 76ers big man rolled into Marlins Park with rapper Meek Mill and posted up in the outfield bleachers to try to snag some home run balls. And it wasn’t long before a ball came sailing his way. First, we feel bad for whoever got the seat right behind Embiid. Second, it looks like he clearly didn’t catch this ball. But if you trust “The Process,” Embiid got redemption shortly after, as he posted a photo on Twitter of himself holding an official baseball. We

2017 MLB Home Run Derby Live: Highlights, Score, Reaction And More

Share this: One of baseball’s most exciting events takes place Monday night in Miami, where some of the best power hitters in Major League Baseball will descend upon Marlins Park for the 2017 Home Run Derby. Many experts, as well as oddsmakers, have predicted reigning champion and Marlins superstar Giancarlo Stanton to win again, but New York Yankees star Aaron Judge should give him plenty of competition for the trophy. Here are the eight contestants in this year’s derby. Giancarlo Stanton, Miami Marlins,Aaron Judge, New York YankeesCody Bellinger, Los Angeles DodgersMiguel Sano, Minnesota TimberwolvesCharlie Blackmon, Colorado RockiesMike Moustakas, Kansas City RoyalsJustin Bour, Miami MarlinsGary Sanchez, New York Yankees Keep it right here for live score updates, highlights and more with our Home Run Derby live