Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies hit a 482 foot home run during the first round of the T-Mobile Home Run Derby on July 13, 2026, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The event was part of MLB All Star weekend and streamed live on Netflix.
Harper finished the round with eight home runs. His longest blast measured 482 feet. He also recorded an exit velocity of 112 miles per hour on his best swing. Five of his home runs traveled at least 420 feet. Harper started slowly but improved later in the round.
His teammate Kyle Schwarber advanced from the first round with 10 home runs. Schwarber’s reaction to Harper’s long hit drew attention on social media. Harper and Schwarber had said before the event that they would root for each other if one was eliminated.
The Home Run Derby featured a new format with limited swings. Harper’s performance connected to the Phillies players taking part in the event at their home ballpark. Schwarber and Harper share a long relationship as teammates. Their involvement in the derby linked the team to the national event.
Harper’s 482 foot home run stood out as one of the longest in the first round. It landed over the bullpen area and reached Ashburn Alley. Data from the round showed Harper’s average home run distance at 433 feet and average exit velocity at 109 miles per hour.
The derby results showed mixed outcomes for the participants. Harper’s total placed him among those eliminated after round one. The event drew comments on social media about the power displayed by the players. Harper’s hit came during a round where several long home runs were recorded.
The Phillies connection continued with Schwarber advancing. Schwarber had 10 home runs in the first round. His longest traveled 461 feet. The two players appeared together after the round.
Overall, the first round of the 2026 Home Run Derby produced several strong performances. Harper’s 482 foot home run added to the list of notable hits from the evening.