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No Power Outage: High School Hitters Compete In International Derby

By admin on Friday, 9th January 2009 No Power Outage: High School Hitters Compete In International Derby thumbnail

USA – This past July at the 2008 Home Run Derby in Yankee Stadium, Justin Morneau took the trophy, but most will remember Josh Hamilton’s majestic first round in which he blasted 28 balls into the seats.

A very similar situation happened at the third annual International Power Showcase High School Home Run Derby at St. Petersburg’s Tropicana Field. Christian Walker served the role of Justin Morneau, while Bryce Harper played the part of Hamilton.

Walker is a third baseman from Kennedy-Kenrick Catholic High in Norristown, Pa. and committed to attend South Carolina after graduating this spring. Walker hit three home runs with a wood bat and seven more with metal to earn a spot in the finals, then after a long layoff, he hit nine more home runs to win the title.

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