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Nick Ramirez to Compete in Southern League Home Run Derby Tuesday

June 22, 2015 - Southern League (SL1)
Biloxi Shuckers News Release


BILOXI, MS - The Montgomery Biscuits announced the six contestants for the Southern League Alfa Home Run Derby. Biloxi slugging first baseman Nick Ramirez, who leads the club with nine home runs will be among the field. Ramirez will be competing against Johnny Field Jr. (Montgomery, 11 HR), Adam Brett Walker (Chattanooga, 19 HR), Kyle Waldrop (Pensacola, 6 HR), Zack Cox (Jacksonville, 3 HR) and Willson Contreras (Tennessee, 5 HR) on Tuesday at Riverwalk Stadium.

The Home Run Derby features baseball's top test of power. Each contestant will compete against one another to see who can hit the most home runs in a two round tournament.

The Home Run Derby features baseball's top test of power. Each contestant will compete against one another to see who can hit the most home runs in a two round tournament.

Ramirez, 25, has finished with at least 16 home runs in each of the last three seasons and blasted 74 over his five-year professional career. Ramirez currently ranks seventh in the league with nine long balls and ranks third with 44 RBI. Ramirez took home the Home Run Derby crown while participating in the 2013 Florida State League contest. The Anaheim, California native was the Brewers' fourth round selection in 2011 out of Cal State Fullerton.

All six participants will hit in the first round. Each hitter will have seven outs to hit as many home runs as possible. An "out" constitutes as anything that is not a home run after a swing. After the first round has concluded, the two hitters with the most home runs will advance to the championship round. In the final round, each hitter will have five outs to hit as many home runs as possible. The winner will be the player to hit the most home runs in the championship round only.

During the final out for each hitter in every round, a special Alfa Red Ball will be introduced into the competition. Any Alfa Red Ball that is hit for a home run will result in Alfa Insurance donating $100 to the River Region United Way.

The Alfa Home Run Derby is scheduled to begin at 6:00pm with gates opening to the public at 5:00pm. The Southern League All-Star Game presented by Wind Creek Hospitality will be shortly after the conclusion of the Alfa Home Run Derby.

Tickets for the Home Run Derby and Southern League All-Star Game are $15 for general admission and $22 for reserved seating. Tickets can be purchased at biscuitsbaseball.com or by calling 334-323-2255.

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