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Blue Jays Prospect Wins Home Run Derby
Aaron Parker, a Blue Jays catching prospect, wins Arizona Fall League Home Run Derby with 19 homers.
In brief
Aaron Parker, a Blue Jays catching prospect, wins Arizona Fall League Home Run Derby with 19 homers. Aaron Parker, a 23-year-old Blue Jays prospect, won the 2026 Arizona Fall League Home Run Derby after outperforming Tai Peete. Originally reported by Mlb.
Home Run Derby Champion
Aaron Parker won the 2026 Arizona Fall League Home Run Derby after a last-minute substitution for Chase Harlan.
Parker's Performance
Parker rose from No. 7 to the final round, outperforming Tai Peete with 19 total long balls.
Previous Champions
Previous winners include Robert Perez Jr. (2022 - Mariners), Kalai'i Rosario (2023 - Twins), Garrett Martin (2024 - Yankees), and Tony Blanco Jr. (2025 - Pirates).
Parker's Background
Parker, a 23-year-old Blue Jays catching prospect, slugged a career-best 19 home runs in his first double-digit homer campaign.
Derby Final Round
Parker defeated Tai Peete 2-1 in the final round after outperforming him in the preliminary rounds.
Other Contestants
Other finalists included Jack O’Dowd, Alex McCoy, Brooks Bryan, Yerlin Confidan, and Tai Peete.
What matters most
Aaron Parker, a 23-year-old Blue Jays prospect, won the 2026 Arizona Fall League Home Run Derby after outperforming Tai Peete.
