The 2008 All-Star Home Run Derby, powered by Dow Corning, will take place at Dow Diamond on Monday, June 16.  The competition will feature eight Midwest League All-Star sluggers.  In addition, one local high school student-athlete will qualify in the weeks and months leading up to the Derby to compete against the pros. 

The event will also mark the first formal introduction of the All-Star teams to the fans.  The Home Run Derby will be broadcast live on WYLZ, 100.9-FM.