Take a bow, Adley Rutschman, because this was an all-timer of a Home Run Derby performance.
During the first round of the 2023 Home Run Derby, Rutschman stole the show after switch hitting during his appearance. Rutschman originally took his three minute time bank versus Luis Robert Jr. as a lefty, where he hit 21 home runs. Then, Rutschman switched to batting righty, rattling off six absolute dingers as the crowd roared its approval.
While Robert Jr. was able to best Rutschman 28-27 just minutes later, the sight of the Baltimore Orioles catcher switch hitting and absolutely crushing it will no doubt be a top Home Run Derby moment of all time.
Adley Rutschman switches to the right side during the bonus round. pic.twitter.com/Oyx4CErjNO
— Baseball GIFs (@gifs_baseball) July 11, 2023
Seriously, that was awesome.
MLB fans were equally in awe of Rutschman’s incredible athleticism as he went yard from both sides of the plate.