MLB Home Run Derby X is an exciting new baseball format coming to Durham Bulls Athletic Park on Saturday, September 7! A 3-on-3 co-ed competition built around power hitting and defensive hustle. Each event features four teams. Each team is led by an MLB legend. Two semi-finals. One final. Non-stop action.
Tickets are now available starting at just $10, and can be purchased by clicking the link below!
Gates open at 5:30pm, with the event starting at 7:00pm.
Rules of the Game
HRDX is a derby with defense. The rules are simple. A single game takes about 30 minutes. 3 players per team. Each player gets 1 at bat of 2 ½ minutes. During an at bat the opposing team is in the outfield to catch the ball. Teams earn offensive points for home runs and defensive points for catches. At the end of the game, the team with the most points wins.
Bonus points are earned by hitting home runs through a centerfield target. During each at bat, batters can call for a hot streak of 5 swings where everything counts double. In the final minute of an at bat, batters can tag in a teammate to finish with a flourish.
MLB Home Run Derby X Teams (subject to change)
Confirmed Participants
August 9, 2025
MLB Home Run Derby X is coming back to the DBAP, y'all!
Back to the Bull City by popular demand, this electric 3-on-3 baseball format built around power hitting and athletic catching returns to Durham on Saturday, August 9! Don't miss out on seeing MLB legends including Manny Ramirez and Andruw Jones team up with players from local schools in an epic clash at the DBAP.
Want to be the first to have a chance at getting tickets before they go on sale to the general public? Click the link below to join our waitlist!
Meet The Players
Braves
Red Sox
Nationals
Cubs
Andruw Jones
Alex Hugo
Gavin Gallagher (UNC)
Manny Ramirez
Jessica Oakland
Macon Winslow (Duke)
Ryan Zimmerman
Ali Newland
Chris McHugh (NC State)
Jake Arrieta
Erika Piancastelli
Colby Wallace (ECU)
HRDX is a derby with defense. The rules are simple. A single game takes about 30 minutes. 3 players per team. Each player gets 1 at bat of 2 ½ minutes. During an at bat the opposing team is in the outfield to catch the ball. Teams earn offensive points for home runs and defensive points for catches. At the end of the game, the team with the most points wins.
Bonus points are earned by hitting home runs through a centerfield target. During each at bat, batters can call for a hot streak of 5 swings where everything counts double. In the final minute of an at bat, batters can tag in a teammate to finish with a flourish.