Breaking: Milwaukee Brewers Prospect Brock Wilken To Participate In 2024 AFL Home Run Derby

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Milwaukee Brewers 2023 first round draft pick Brock Wilken has been selected to participate in the 2024 Arizona Fall League (AFL) home run derby. Eight total players will participate in the competition. The home run derby is scheduled to take place on November 8.

Brock Wilken home run numbers through the years

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Jun 19, 2023; Omaha, NE, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons third baseman Brock Wilken (25) drives in center fielder Tommy Hawke (24) with a base hit against the LSU Tigers in the sixth inning at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

Scouts gave Brock Wilken a 60 grade power upon being drafted in the first round out of Wake Forest University.  In college he belted 17 home runs in 2021, 23 home runs in 2022, and 31 his final season in 2023.  During his first professional season with the Brewers he hit 17 home runs.  In the AFL this year he has three home runs across 18 games.

Who else will be participating in the AFL home run derby? 

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Feb 22, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Milwaukee Brewers infielder Brock Wilken poses for a portrait during Media Day at Maryvale Baseball Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Outside of Brock Wilken the seven other participates will be Carter Jensen, Josue Briceno, Peyton Williams, Jac Caglianone, Kala’i Rosario, Moises Ballesteros, and Garrett Martin.   Kala’i Rosario is the reigning AFL home run derby champion and will be looking to defend his crown.

How can Milwaukee Brewers watch Brock Wilken in the 2024 AFL home run derby?

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Feb 22, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Milwaukee Brewers infielder Brock Wilken poses for a portrait during Media Day at Maryvale Baseball Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The home run derby will be streamed for free on MLB.com.  It will take place on November 8 and will begin at 8:30 PM CT.

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