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Open Thread: Home Run Derby

Welcome to the home run derby thread!  We'll update as the derby goes along.

Winner:  Justin Morneau, Minnesota Twins


Justin Moreau Round 1:  8 HR  (Advances to Round 2)
Josh Hamilton breaks Derby Record:  28 HR in round 1

Justin Morneau Round 2:  9 HR, 17 Total  (Advances to FINALS)

Justin Morneau, Finals:  5 HR
Josh Hamilton, Finals:  3 HR

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Dan Uggla, Florida Marlins
Bats:  Right
Age:  28
Regular Season HR:  23
Slugging Percentage:  .605
Isolated Power:  .319
Round 1 HR:  6

 

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Grady Sizemore, Cleveland Indians
Bats:  Left
Age:  25
Regular Season HR:  23
Slugging Percentage:  .539
Isolated Power:  .266
Round 1 HR: 6

 

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Evan Longoria, Tampa Bay Rays
Bats:  Right
Age:  22
Regular Season HR:  16
Slugging Percentage:  .513
Isolated Power:  .238
Round 1 HR:  3

 

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Chase Utely, Philadelphia Phillies
Bats:  Left
Age:  29
Regular Season HR:  25
Slugging Percentage:  .582
Isolated Power:  .291
Round 1 HR:  5

 

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Lance Berkman, Houston Astros
Bats:  Switch
Age:  32
Regular Season HR:  22
Slugging Percentage:  .653
Isolated Power:  .306
Round 1 HR:  8        Round 2 HR:  6

 

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Justin Morneau, Minnesota Twins
Bats:  Left
Age:  27
Regular Season HR:  14
Slugging Percentage:  512
Isolated Power:  .189
Round 1 HR:  8        Round 2 HR:  9        Finals:  5 HR

 

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Ryan Bruan, Milwaukee Brewers
Bats:  Right
Age:  24
Regular Season HR:  23
Slugging Percentage:  .549
Isolated Power:  .263
Round 1 HR:  7        Round 2 HR:  7

 

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Josh Hamilton, Texas Rangers
Bats:  Left
Age:  27
Regular Season HR:  21
Slugging Percentage:  .552
Isolated Power:  .242
Round 1 HR:  28        Round 2 HR:  4 (stopped after 4 outs)        Finals:  3 HR