MLB The Show 21 has a Home Run Derby mode. Two players go against each other in a bid to see who gets the most home runs. Now in such a scenario, it is useful to have the best power hitters in the game. Having a high power rating will help the ball clear the boundary wall easily. With these hitters going against each other you are sure to have a treat. And, if you do like any of them, make sure you get them into your Diamond Dynasty team to strengthen it. So scroll down and have a look at our list of the best Home Run Derby Hitters in MLB The Show 21.
Who are the best Home Run Derby hitters in MLB The Show 21
For the purpose of this list, we have chosen the most powerful hitters in the game with the best power statistics. This will guarantee a good result during the Home Run Derby.
| Name | Team | OVR Rating | Position | Power against Right-Handed Pitchers | Power against Left-Handed Pitchers | Contact against Right-Handed Pitchers | Contact against Left-Handed Pitchers |
| Nelson Cruz | Minnesota Twins | 84 | Right Field | 94 | 99 | 77 | 79 |
| Max Muncy | Los Angeles Dodgers | 85 | First Base | 93 | 90 | 48 | 60 |
| Pete Alonso | New York Mets | 85 | First Base | 99 | 99 | 62 | 47 |
| J.D. Martinez | Boston Red Sox | 87 | Left Field | 85 | 99 | 72 | 99 |
| Eugenio Suarez | Cincinnati Reds | 88 | Third Base | 89 | 93 | 64
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| Joey Gallo | Texas Rangers | 89 | Right Field | 99 | 99 | 34 | 42 |
| Trevor Story | Colorado Rockies | 91 | Short Stop | 75 | 85 | 68 | 94 |
| Brandon Lowe | Tampa Bay Rays | 91 | Second Base | 76 | 99 | 67 | 60 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | New York Yankees | 92 | Left Field | 90 | 99 | 61
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| Ronald Acuna Jr. | Atlanta Braves | 94 | Center Field | 88 | 92 | 75 | 74 |
| Juan Soto | Washington Nationals | 95 | Left Field | 99 | 85 | 92 | 91 |
| Christian Yelich | Milwaukee Brewers | 96 | Left Field | 94 | 84 | 94 | 86 |
| Aaron Judge | New York Yankees | 97 | Right Field | 99 | 97 | 70 | 70 |
| Nolan Arenado | St Louis Cardinals | 98 | Third Base | 75 | 99 | 72 | 96 |
| Mike Trout | Los Angeles Angels | 99 | Center Field | 99 | 90 | 98 | 85 |
Best Home Run Derby hitter in The Show 21: Mike Trout
Mike Trout has a good balance of power stats with contact. A good contact stat means he will have a better chance of connecting with the ball. The high power rating will be enough to see the ball go soaring over the bleachers.
This is everything you need to know about the best Home Run Derby Hitters in MLB The Show 21. While you are here you can have a look at how to add a 4th Pitch in RTTS or find out what are the Hidden Rewards in Conquest mode.