As part of the 2008 Midwest League All-Star Home Run Derby, a high school home run derby will be held leading up to the Midwest League event. 

Titled the Hometown Hitter, powered by Dow Corning, this unique event will enable high school athletes to vie for the opportunity to compete alongside the pros in the Midwest League Home Run Derby, powered by Dow Corning, June 16.  Local high school varsity baseball coaches will facilitate the selection of one participant per high school to compete in the event.  Qualifying events will take place at Dow Diamond in the weeks and months leading up to the Midwest League All-Star Home Run Derby.  One high school hitter will emerge as the winner and will compete as the ninth contestant on June 16.