Eastern League All-Star Game HR Derby has close resemblance to Calvinball

Take a good look at the artwork here, because that’s an accurate depiction of what the Eastern League All-Star Game Home Run Derby is going to look like. (My favorite part is the outfielder suspended in mid-air by a crane). The Double-A baseball circuit on Monday announced its Home Run Derby format (ahead of the actual All-Star Game on July 10), to be hosted by the Reading Phillies. And it will include:

• Players will be trying to hit select targets around the field to earn points.

• Outfield dunk tanks.

• People jumping on a trampoline.

• Pink flamingo yard ornaments.

• For every ball caught by a mascot, the batter loses points.

• VIP party on the infield, during the HR Derby.

And:

Grammy Award-winning musician and Berks County resident David Cullen will also be performing uncomfortably close to the pitcher’s mound in a protected area as he entertains fans and all-stars in attendance.

The VIP guests and musicians will be protected by netting, of course … but who knows what could happen? It all looks like a giant circus of the surreal, which our intern, Josiah Schlatter, will be attending. Although he doesn’t know it yet.

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Baseballtown Home Run Derby Details Released [Reading Phillies]
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