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Walker Wins Derby, Caminero Hits Big | St. Louis Cardinals News
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- Jul 14, 2026
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- 90
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Jordan Walker crushed it at this year’s Home Run Derby, winning $1 million with a jaw-dropping homer on the final pitch—beating Kyle Schwarber in a nail-biting showdown. Walker’s payday even eclipsed his entire Cardinals salary, while Schwarber and the other six competitors each walked away with $500K and $150K respectively. Junior Caminero added $100K for hitting the longest blast at 491 feet, turning his night into a financial windfall. With fan-favorite new swing-focused rules keeping the energy high, MLB may keep this format going—and for rising stars like Walker and Caminero, these payouts aren’t just bonuses—they’re career-changing cash. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b0e683d7c0fb22a3