The Home Run Derby featured a prize pool of $2.5 million. The winner received $1 million, the runner-up, Schwarber, received $500,000. The remaining six participants each received $150,000.
Despite being on the receiving end of a lot of boos from the Philadelphia crowd, Walker did appreciate their love for their players.
"My thought was, ‘Philly is brutal,’" Walker said. "I mean, honestly. But I think it's pretty special because they love their players and that's what you want from your home … I can't hate them, because that's their guy."
Walker has emerged this year as a star for the Cardinals and earned his first All-Star Game nod. The Georgia native was one of the top prospects in the sport when he made his debut in 2023 and impressed.
During his rookie campaign, he hit .276 with 16 home runs and 51 RBI in 117 games.
However, over the next two seasons, Walker struggled. In 2024, he played just 51 games and hit .201 with five home runs. In 2025, he played 111 games and hit .215 with six home runs.
His struggles over the prior two seasons make his return to stellar play even more impressive. In 93 games this season, Walker has a .294 batting average with 22 home runs, and his 74 RBI lead the big leagues.
The 6-foot-6 right fielder’s presence in the lineup has helped buoy a young Cardinals team that has surpassed expectations this season. The Cardinals are 50-45, third in the NL Central and in the thick of the Wild Card race.
Walker will represent the National League in the All-Star Game when they take on the American League at 8 p.m. ET Tuesday on FOX.