Royce Lewis Wants in on the Home Run Derby

The Minnesota Twins have been a completely different team since Royce Lewis entered the lineup a few weeks ago. When one of the most inexperienced players on the team is producing at a historical pace , he lifts others around him. Unfortunately, the 25-year-old former No.

1 overall pick has played only 20 of the team’s 80 games this season, making an All-Star Game appearance in 2024 seem far-fetched, even with his absurd .311 BA, 1.138 OPS and 215 OPS+.



Royce Lewis could represent Minnesota Twins by hitting dingers But maybe there’s a path to Arlington next month after all, even if it’s not for the All-Star Game, itself? Royce has done it all, since coming off the IL, but if there are two things things that stand out above the rest, it’s his bombastic power surge (10 HRs in 20 games) and his ability to steal the hearts of baseball fans. Yes, you know by now. The MLB Home Run Derby.

When asked by Bobby Nightengale (Star Tribune) about his chances at making the AL All-Star team, the Twins’ blossoming star admitted it’s probably not a realistic dream for 2024, after missing 58 games in the first half. HR Derby though? Count Royce Lewis in. “I would love to.

I don’t know if I’m in control of that. I’m probably not allowed to do anything, but we’ll see what happens. I would love to.

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