2025 Rickwood Field Home Run Derby featuring Jack Wilson, Josh Willingham, Homer Bush, Ian Hancock, and Sonny DiChiara. There will be a special guest appearance from Dwier Brown, the actor who portrayed John Kinsella in the 1989 hit movie “Field of Dreams”
Event Details
Sunday, October 26
Gates open at 12:30 pm
Home Run derby starts at 3:00 pm
Participants
Jack Wilson – Former MLB All Star and Silver Slugger award winner in 2004. Twelve year MLB veteran with standout seasons for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Seattle Mariners, and Atlanta Braves.
Josh Willingham – Former University of North Alabama star and ten year MLB veteran. Throughout his MLB career, he hit 195 home runs and starred for the Marlins, Nationals, Athletics, Twins, and Royals.
Homer Bush – Former World Series champion and Former year MLB veteran for the Yankees, Blue Jays, and Marlins.
Ian Hancock – Two time Rickwood Field Home Run Derby champion and former standout for Birmingham Southern College
Sonny DiChiara – Former Auburn University Star and 2022 SEC player of the year. Local star for Hoover High School
Details
An adult ticket is required for everyone ages 13 and up. Kids ages 12 and under are free
All advance ticket sales are sold via will call and will be available for pickup at the stadium the day of the event starting at 12pm. Please bring your ID or confirmation email of purchase to obtain your tickets.
Times of the event are subject to change due to player travel
All sales are final at the time of purchase.
100% of the proceeds from ticket sales go toward the preservation and restoration of Rickwood Field, America’s Oldest Baseball Park.
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