Home Run Derby: Round 1 Results
As of Friday, April 24, 2026
The Winner of 1st Round
Justin “Sandy Kou-Tax-Deductible” Miller
“Sandy Kou-Tax-Deductible” powered seven home runs to raise $2,900 in Round 1! Sandy is swinging for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the National League West, also representing the Arizona Diamondbacks, Colorado Rockies, San Diego Padres, and San Francisco Giants. If you are a fan of an NL-West team and want to keep Sandy in the lead, donate today!
Coming in 2nd
Bobby “Sluggerrr” Kirkland raised $2,060 swinging for the Kansas City Royals. The Sluggerrr represents the American League Central, including the Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Guardians, Detroit Tigers, and Minnesota Twins—fans of these teams can donate today to move him into first place.
Coming in 3rd
Stacy “Fiduciary Fireball” Rubel raised $1,740 in Round 1, swinging for the Miami Marlins. The Fiduciary Fireball represents the National League East, including the Atlanta Braves, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, and Washington Nationals—NL East fans can help her climb the leaderboard with a donation.
Batter Up for Round 2!
The Home Run Derby is in Round 2, which ends Tuesday, April 28, at 11:59 PM. Help the player representing your favorite team win next week by donating today!
Still in the Hunt
Brad "Big Bam" Bedingfield
Natalie "Swiftie" Perry
Mickey "the Mick" Davis
Donate today to drive your slugger’s ball over the fence and support excellence in the ballfield of trusts and estates.
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Coming in 2nd