MLB Home Run Derby X

Reigning Durham HRDX champion Manny Ramirez returns to defend his crown, while Andruw Jones is back with revenge on his mind after falling short last year at Athletic Park. Joining those two power bats to lead their respective teams on Aug. 9 are former Nationals and Cubs stars Ryan Zimmerman and Jake Arrieta along with women's baseball and softball stars like Alex Hugo and Ali Newman.

This event will also showcase North Carolina’s top collegiate baseball talent squaring off against each other, with star players from NC State, Duke, North Carolina, and East Carolina competing against each other.

The competition, which features explosive swings and miraculous catches, is a battle between four teams. In season four of HRDX, there is more on the line at each event than ever before, as the winning team will advance to the finals in Salt Lake City on Sept. 19 and 20, where $200,000 will be on the line.

Two semi-finals. One final. Non-stop action.

HRDX is a derby with defense. The rules are simple. A single game takes about 30 minutes. 3 players per team. Each player gets 1 at bat of 2 ½ minutes. During an at bat the opposing team is in the outfield to catch the ball. Teams earn offensive points for home runs and defensive points for catches. At the end of the game, the team with the most points wins.

Bonus points are earned by hitting home runs through a centerfield target. During each at bat, batters can call for a hot streak of 5 swings where everything counts double. In the final minute of an at bat, batters can tag in a teammate to finish with a flourish.