Baltimore — Slugger Gunnar Henderson of the Baltimore Orioles has qualified for the Major League Baseball All-Star Home Run Derby.

Batting is the second-year star’s job.

292 this season with 58 RBIs and 26 home runs.

Henderson, who won 2023’s American League Rookie of the Year, is almost certain to play in his first All-Star Game.

After the first round of All-Star voting, he was ahead of all AL shortstops.

This July 15, in Arlington, Texas, will be the MLB All-Star Game.

Adley Rutschman of the Orioles participated in the Seattle 2023 All-Star Game.