Some sports fans could certainly use a pacifier from time to time.

Raleigh and Athletics star Brent Rooker both hit 17 home runs in the first round at Truist Park. Both had hit their longest home run at 471 feet. Rather than a swing-off to break the tie, MLB turned to the microscope, finding that Raleigh's homer traveled 470.62 feet, compared to Rooker's 470.54 feet.

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz (15) and Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker (25) share the field during the 2025 Home Run Derby at Truist Park in Atlanta on Monday. Rooker finished fifth in the first round after launching 17 home runs, including one measured at 471 feet.

Brent Rooker had himself a week during the All-Star Game festivities in Atlanta, Georgia. The Athletics outfielder participated in the Home Run Derby

MLB's Brent Rooker hits back after a fan criticizes him for feeding his baby daughter during the 2025 Home Run Derby. The Athletics player shares daughters Blair, 3, and Blake, 11 months, with his wife,

Brent Rooker and Cal Raleigh were tied with 17 home runs each, and MLB’s tiebreaker was who hit the longest. Rooker’s longest of 470.53 feet was just short of Raleigh’s longest of 470.61.

We introduce you to Brent Rooker's high school hitting coach Joe Caruso, who will pitch to the A's slugger in the 2025 Home Run Derby.

Oneil Cruz, Junior Caminero, Byron Buxton and Cal Raleigh advanced to the semifinals of the Home Run Derby on Monday night. Cruz and Caminero hit 21 home runs in the opening round, with Cruz receiving the top seed based on the longest home run tiebreaker.