Home Run Derby 2018: Everything you need to know about the 8 sluggers competing

2018 Home Runs: 24

Odds to win: 5/1

First round opponent: Rhys Hoskins

One thing to know: Aguilar leads the NL in home runs and slugging percentage, making him a worthy recipient of the top seed in the 2018 Derby.

2018 Home Runs: 23

Odds to win: 9/4

First round opponent: Freddie Freeman

One thing to know: With the All Star Game in Washington D.C. this year, Harper will have homefield advantage at the Derby — the last player to win the slugfest in their home stadium was Todd Frazier in 2015.

2018 Home Runs: 22

Odds to win: 7/1

First round opponent: Javier Baez

One thing to know: Despite starting the year playing Triple-A ball, Muncy has sprinted out to 22 home runs on the year in just 225 at-bats, and is one of the players responsible for keeping the Dodgers afloat through a string of injuries.

2018 Home Runs: 20

Odds to win: 11/1

First round opponent: Kyle Schwarber

One thing to know: Bregman's 20 home runs on the season prove he's got the power to compete, but it's possible that his most impressive hit of the season was one that barely made it past the plate.

2018 Home Runs: 18

Odds to win: 10/3

First round opponent: Alex Bregman

One thing to know: Schwarber is one of the purest sluggers in the field, smacking balls out of the park at breakneck speeds. If any player is going to put on a show like Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton have over the past two years, Schwarber is a good pick.

2018 Home Runs: 19

Odds to win: 11/2

First round opponent: Max Muncy

One thing to know: Previously known more for his highlight-reel plays on defense, Baez has had a breakout season at the plate this year, his .571 slugging percentage good for fourth in the NL.

2018 Home Runs: 16

Odds to win: 17/2

First round opponent: Bryce Harper

One thing to know: One of the favorites to win the NL MVP this year, Freeman might not be a traditional power hitter, but he certainly has the talent to make a run in this competition should he escape hometown-favorite Harper in the first round.

2018 Home Runs: 14

Odds to win: 13/2

First round opponent: Jesus Aguilar

One thing to know: When he was called up last year, Hoskins entered the majors blazing, hitting 11 home runs in his first 18 games. He'll now have the chance to follow in the footsteps of Bobby Abreu and Ryan Howard to become the latest Phillie to take home the title.