Home Run Derby

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/home-run-derby

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the event type?Annual Major League Baseball power-hitting competition
2. What is the sponsorship history?T-Mobile has been the title sponsor since 2021
3. How are the pitches different in the Derby?Coaches or teammates throw the ball at a slower speed and from a closer spot. This keeps the ball in the strike zone so batters can focus on swinging hard.
4. Why is there no defense in the Derby?The Derby is only about hitting, so there are no fielders or outs. Players just swing to hit the ball as far as they can.

Fair Territory: The designated area of the baseball field where a batted ball is considered in play.
Pitching Screen: A protective barrier used by the pitcher to shield themselves from batted balls during practice.
Bracket-Style Competition: A tournament format where participants advance through elimination rounds based on a predetermined bracket.
Launch Angle: The vertical angle at which a batted ball leaves the bat.