MLBBest of the 2021 MLB Home Run DerbyUSA TODAYPete Alonso poses for photographs after winning the derby.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsPadres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. reacts after the power display at the Derby.Isaiah J. Downing, USA TODAY SportsTrey Mancini finishes as the runner-up to Pete Alonso.Isaiah J. Downing, USA TODAY SportsKen Griffey Jr. brings out the winners trophy.Isaiah J. Downing, USA TODAY SportsJuan Soto reacts after advancing to the second round.Isaiah J. Downing, USA TODAY SportsJuan Soto greets Shohei Ohtani after their epic first-round battle.Isaiah J. Downing, USA TODAY SportsJuan Soto defeats Shohei Ohtani in the first rouns.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsSpectators reach for the ball hit by Shohei Ohtani.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsShohei Ohtani takes a break during the first round.Isaiah J. Downing, USA TODAY SportsSalvador Perez slugs 28 homers in the first round, only to be eliminated by Pete Alonso.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsPete Alonso is fired up after slugging 35 first-round homers.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsPete Alonso, the defending champion was feeling it in the first round, slugging 35 homers.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsJoey Gallo swings for the fences, but is eliminated in the first round.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsFans try to catch a home run hit by Trevor Story.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsTrevor Story slugs 20 homers in the first round to advance.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsSpectators reach for a home run ball hit by Trey Mancini.Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY SportsShohei Ohtani and his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara watch from the sidelines.Isaiah J. Downing, USA TODAY SportsFrom left to right: Trey Mancini, Trevor Story, Pete Alonso, Juan Soto, Shohei Ohtani, Salvador Perez, Joey Gallo and Matt Olson are introduced during the 2021 MLB Home Run Derby.Isaiah J. Downing, USA TODAY SportsThe eight participants: Juan Soto, NationalsOrlando Ramirez, USA TODAY SportsTrevor Story, RockiesRon Chenoy, USA TODAY SportsTrey Mancini, OriolesRobert Hanashiro, USA TODAY SportsPete Alonso, MetsBrad Penner, USA TODAY SportsSalvador Perez, RoyalsKen Blaze, USA TODAY SportsMatt Olson, AthleticsKevin Jairaj, USA TODAY SportsJoey Gallo, RangersTim Heitman, USA TODAY SportsShohei Ohtani, AngelsJoe Nicholson, USA TODAY Sports