The art, history and food of Philadelphia are consistent themes throughout all things tied to the MLB All-Star festivities and that holds true for many of the items created for the Home Run Derby. Here’s what you need to know about the bats, winner’s chain, and special baseballs being used in the event.The BatsBryce Harper’s meat bat. (Photo: Caleb Mezzy)Bryce Harper was equipped with two Philly-centric bats by Victus. One represents the slabs of meat Rocky Balboa famously trained with. The other bat sticks with the boxing theme, this time incorporating Harper’s pal, the Phillie Phanatic. Pushing the Phanatic as a boxer with a black eye, Apollo Creed-esque shorts, a Liberty Bell chain around his neck, and the word “Jawn” in the style of the city’s Love statue.Three more of Bryce Harper’s bats for the Home Run Derby. (Photo courtesy of Marucci)Harper also received bats from Marucci. One featuring Harper: King of Steaks (a reference to Philly landmark Pat’s Cheesesteaks) depicting him dressed in Revolutionary war garb and chowing down, another with a bald eagle and Liberty Bell and a commemorative All-Star Game bat featuring red, gold, and blue with stars on the handle along with his date and his name on the barrel.Jordan Walker’s Iron Man bat (left) and Munetaka Murakami’s dragon bat. (Photo: Caleb Mezzy)Jordan Walker’s lumber from Victus introduces the world to Walker Industries with an Iron Man theme. Munetaka Murakami has a fire-breathing dragon from Victus (although he used a standard game bat during the first round).
2026 Home Run Derby bats, winner’s chain and special autographed balls explained
All the details on the gear on display at the 2026 Home Run Derby.











