When Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon takes the plate for the 2017 Home Run Derby at Miami’s Marlins park at 6 p.m., he will be Colorado’s 11th player to have competed in the contest. Here is how the previous 10 fared in the annual slugging showcase:
2016, PetCo Park, San Diego
Carlos Gonzalez: Eliminated after first round with score of 12 home runs.
2014, Target Field, Minneapolis
Troy Tulowitzki: Hit six home runs, tied for second among NL participants (fifth overall), eliminated after the second round.
Justin Morneau: Hit two home runs (tied for second-to-last overall), eliminated after the first round.
2013, Citi Field, New York
Michael Cuddyer: Finished third with score of 15 homers, eliminated in the semifinals.
2012, Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Mo.
Carlos Gonzalez: Tied for fifth place with four home runs, eliminated after the first round.
2007, AT&T Park, San Francisco
Matt Holliday: Tied for third place with a score of 13, eliminated in the semifinals.
2001, Safeco Field, Seattle
Todd Helton: Tied for second-to-last with two homers. Eliminated after the first round.
1999, Fenway Park, Boston
Larry Walker: Four-way tie for fifth place, eliminated after the first round.
1998, Coors Field, Denver
Vinny Castilla: Finished third with a score of 12. Eliminated in semifinals.
1997, Jacobs Field, Cleveland
Larry Walker: Finished in second place and hit 19 home runs.
1996, Veterans Stadium, Philadelphia
Ellis Burks: Finished second-to-last with one home run.
1994, Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh
Dante Bichette: Tied for fourth place with three home runs.
