Brent Rooker calls out tiebreaker rule after Home Run Derby elimination
Share and Follow

Brent Rooker was not happy with the way he was bounced from the MLB Home Run Derby on Monday night. 

Rooker was eliminated in the first round by Cal Raleigh, who eventually won the Derby. Both hit the same number of home runs, but Raleigh’s longest homer exceeded Rooker’s by 0.08 feet. 

The A’s slugger expressed frustration that he wasn’t aware of the importance of the distance down to the decimal point until it was too late. 


Brent Rooker swings during the Home Run Derby on July 14, 2025.
Brent Rooker swings during the Home Run Derby on July 14, 2025. Getty Images

While the scoreboard displayed only the rounded distances for the home runs, Major League Baseball used the exact measurements for the official record. 

While both hit a max distance of 471, Rooker’s home run measured in at 470.53 feet, while Raleigh’s came in at 470.61 feet. 

“Perhaps if they measure to the decimal point, they should show that during the Derby instead of waiting until the end to reveal such crucial information,” Rooker mentioned to reporters.

Booker had also said that he only got 38 pitches instead of the 40 because he was told he could take two pitches, but wasn’t aware there were only 40 balls available for him to hit in total. 

“I took two pitches that didn’t count, but when we went to do the round, there was only 38 remaining, so we got down to have two pitches with five seconds left and they’re out of baseballs,” he said. 

Raleigh went on to win the Home Run Derby with his dad throwing to him and his younger brother behind the plate. 


Cal Raleigh reacts during the Home Run Derby on July 14, 2025.
Cal Raleigh reacts during the Home Run Derby on July 14, 2025. Getty Images

Booker still called the experience a “great time” and praised Raleigh.

“Cal’s a great competitor. He put on a good performance too,” he said. “Rules are the rules in terms of what makes up the semifinals.”

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
Email to Ghislaine Maxwell signed 'A' asks for 'inappropriate friends'

Leaked Email to Ghislaine Maxwell Seeks ‘Inappropriate Friends’: New Revelations Emerge

An email addressed to Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted sex trafficker, originating from…
Did anyone win Monday's $654 million Powerball?

Record-Breaking $1.60 Billion Powerball Jackpot: Find Out When to Play Next!

The Powerball jackpot is soaring to unprecedented levels, standing at an estimated…
The Zodiac killer and Black Dahlia murderer 'were the SAME man'

Unveiling the Mystery: New Evidence Suggests Zodiac Killer and Black Dahlia Murderer Could Be Same Person

Two horrifying crimes, etched into the nightmares of history. Two waves of…
Mayor Brandon Johnson has 5 days to decide whether to veto city of Chicago budget that would legalize video game terminals

Mayor Brandon Johnson Faces Five-Day Deadline to Approve or Veto Chicago’s Budget Proposal Legalizing Video Game Terminals

The clock is ticking for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, who is faced…
Outrage over dog found shot, tied to Jacksonville tree: 'They deserve to sit in a jail cell and rot'

Justice Demanded: Jacksonville Community Outraged Over Heartbreaking Dog Shooting Incident

Valor, a pit bull terrier with blue and white markings, was discovered…
Mica Miller case: South Carolina pastor charged with allegedly cyberstalking wife for years before her death

Shocking Revelations: South Carolina Pastor Accused of Years-Long Cyberstalking in Wife’s Tragic Case

Please be advised that this article contains discussions on suicide. If you…
Australia terror attack exposes ISIS resurgence as experts warn of global jihadist networks

Australia Incident Highlights Rising ISIS Threat and Global Jihadist Network Concerns, Experts Warn

The recent terror incident in Australia has sparked immediate warnings from intelligence…
Singer-songwriter Todd Snider dies at 59

Remembering Helen Siff: Celebrated Character Actress from ‘Modern Family’ and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Passes Away

Helen Siff, a beloved actress with a career boasting over 70 television…