Chicago Cubs: Rule changes make Home Run Derby more enticing

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All-Star weekend is in itself a fun family filled event. There are also opportunities for players to embrace those same fun opportunities. In 2015 as a rookie, Bryant took part in the Derby at Great American Ballpark, in Cincinnati. The guy throwing to him that night? None other than Mike Bryant, Kris’ father.

Facing off against future Hall of Fame first baseman Albert Pujols, Bryant blasted nine in the round. While it would not be enough to Pujols’ 10 big flies, the moment will always be a special one for Bryant and his father.

In the same article from Patrick Mooney in The Athletic, Bryant was asked about the possibility of bringing the Bryant band back together for another go.

"“It’s so funny you say that. He texted me this morning and he’s like, ‘I have a torn rotator cuff in my right shoulder.’ He’s been throwing to me with a torn rotator cuff, so I think he’s out of the running for that. It’s all right, though. We did it once. For me, it was just the experience. I talked about that with (my dad) growing up: ‘That would be cool to do the Home Run Derby.'”"

Suffice it to say it does not sound like it will be happening any time soon.