became the first player ever to win the home run derby as both a National League and American League player, but this event will not necessarily turn around his season.
The Tigers star defeated Jose Bautista in the finals and finished with a total of 28 home runs throughout the contest.
In reality though, he probably should not have even been a part of the contest. He has as much power as anyone in the league, but his transition to the AL has been a rough one.
There are 17 players in the AL with more home runs than Fielder's 15 going into the break. Players like Trevor Plouffe, and Jarrod Saltalamacchia are higher on the list. His 21.4 at bats per home run is the lowest mark of his career since his first taste of the majors in 2005. |