HRDX team previews 

One FTX MLB Home Run Derby X event is in the books and the next -- taking place in Seoul on Sept. 17 -- is coming up fast. The Yankees came away with a narrow one point victory over the Red Sox in the finals, giving them pole position in the standings, while the Dodgers beat the Cubs for third place. Here's how the standings look before the next event gets underway:

1. Yankees - 5 points
2. Red Sox - 3 pts
3. Dodgers - 1 pt
4. Cubs - 0 pts

One change from the London event are that the British National Team rookies have been replaced by the Korean Heroes -- some of the best KBO players in league history -- who are ready to help bring their new teams to home run glory.

Want to learn more about the teams? Still looking for a club to root for? Read on and we'll break down the squads in a little more detail:

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Cubs:

Legend: Geo Soto

HRDX stats: 27 total points, 22 home runs, 0 catches

Soto made an impact from the very beginning of his NL Rookie of the Year Award-winning campaign in 2008. The Cubs' catcher was the first National League rookie to ever start behind the plate in the All-Star Game, and later that year he caught Carlos Zambrano's neutral-site no-hitter. Soto finished his career with 108 home runs.

The Cubs slugger was second among all players at the London HRDX with 22 long balls -- a performance he'll look to repeat as the Cubs look to get out of the cellar.

Superstar: Alex Hugo

HRDX stats: 17 total points, 14 home runs, 6 catches

A former softball star at the University of Georgia and in the National Pro Fastpitch league, Hugo switched to baseball and immediately became a key contributor for the U.S. Women's National Team. She hit .652 with four home runs to help the U.S. win gold at the 2019 Pan-American Championships, collecting All-Tournament, Most Valuable Player and 2019 USA Baseball Sportswoman of the Year Awards along the way.

She recently was part of the USWNT team that defeated Canada in a five-game friendly series earlier this summer, posting two multi-hit games during the series. Her ability to play all over the field was a definite advantage, as she finished second behind Jonny Gomes with six catches in London.

Wild Card: Spencer Owen

HRDX stats: 4 total points, 4 home runs, 1 catch

Though he originally came to fame as one of the greatest FIFA video game players in the world, Owen switched to the real pitch when he founded Hashtag United. One of the most popular football franchises around the world due to its massive internet presence, the club now has both a men's and women's team in the English football pyramid. Owen is arguably the most competitive player in the HRDX tournament.

His 330-foot home run was the furthest hit by any of the four Wild Cards.

Hero: Seung Yuop Lee

HRDX stats: N/A

If you want home runs, Lee's your man. The Samsung Lions legend became the youngest professional baseball player in the world to hit 300 home runs when he passed that mark at just 26 years old. His trophy case is overflowing, too: Lee won the KBO League MVP Award five times and was a Korean Series Champion four times -- taking the Series MVP Award in 2012.

He also holds the KBO career records for home runs, runs scored, RBIs, total bases, slugging percentage, and OPS. He finished his career with 626 home runs between the KBO and NPB and has recorded more hits than any other player born in South Korea.

Dodgers

Legend: Adrián González

HRDX stats: 39 total points, 25 home runs, 3 catches

A five-time All-Star, González was one of the best first basemen in the Majors during his 15-year career. With a patient batting eye and plenty of pop, González smashed 317 career home runs and has represented Mexico in the World Baseball Classic and the 2020 Olympic Games.

He proved that his recent experience was a benefit in London: González led all HRDX hitters in total points and home runs, including a remarkable 23 points in the third-place game against the Cubs. If he repeats that performance in Seoul, the Dodgers will be a difficult team to beat.

Superstar: Ashton Lansdell

HRDX stats: 21 total points, 15 home runs, 4 catches

Called up to the Women's National Team at just 17 years old, Lansdell both pitched and played the outfield at the 2019 Pan-American Championships. She cracked two home runs and was 3-for-3 stealing bases in the tournament, and even hit for the cycle against Cuba.

Lansdell has one of the most powerful swings in the tournament, which she displayed during the USWNT's recent series against Canada. Lansdell went Lansdell went 7-for-17 with 1 double and a remarkable 4 triples.

Wild Card: Yoongy Kwak

HRDX stats: 1 point, 1 home run, 0 catches

If basestealing was a part of this event, Kwak would easily run away (see what I did there?) with the title. Known for his shock of brightly dyed hair, Kwak was the 2012 Overall World Champion in speed skating and he won silver medals at the 2016 and 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

Kwak struggled early in London, but when he went deep the crowd's biggest cheers were for him.

Hero: Keun Woo Jeong

HRDX stats: N/A

A true five-tool player, Jeong hit 121 career home runs, stole 371 bases -- topping 40 in three separate seasons -- won three Golden Glove Awards, two Korean Series titles, and finished with a .302 batting average. He should provide value both at the plate and in the field for the Dodgers in Seoul.

Red Sox

Legend: Jonny Gomes

HRDX stats: 34 points, 21 home runs, 9 catches

A fan favorite with a penchant for big hits in big moments, Gomes won World Series rings with the Red Sox in 2013 and the Royals in 2015. (He also gave an impassioned -- if at times unprintable -- speech after that victory.) Known for his high-energy play, the beard that became his signature in Boston, and plenty of power, Gomes retired with 162 career home runs.

As he always did during his Major League career, Gomes left nothing to chance at the London HRDX event. Gomes sacrificed his body to make an event-leading nine catches.

Superstar: Jocelyn Alo

HRDX stats: N/A

Alo is replacing Paige Halstead for the Seoul event, but the team shouldn't miss a beat. Alo is one of the greatest power threats available at the series. The former Oklahoma Sooners superstar won back-to-back Women's College World Series in 2021 and '22 and finished her NCAA career as the all-time leader -- in softball or baseball -- in home runs (122), slugging percentage (.987) and total bases (761).

Her college coach, Patty Gasso, said that, "Jocelyn's hit the ball farther than any female I've ever seen in my life."

Wild Card: Liv Cooke

HRDX stats: 3 points, 0 home runs, 2 catches

If anyone is going to unleash a viral bat flip, it's going to be Cooke. Hailing from Manchester, England, Cooke is is the the first female World Champion football freestyler and, with a brand new title as of Friday morning, a six-time world record holder.

Though Cooke didn't hit a home run, she did a good job aiming for the targets. Her three infield target hits were tied with Paige Halstead for most on the day.

Hero: Yong Taik Park

HRDX stats: N/A

Don't let the glasses fool you: A KBO Legend, Park set the record for the most hits in KBO history with 2,504, breaking Yang Joon-hyuk's record of 2,318. Playing his entire career with the LG Twins, Park displayed amazing bat-to-ball skills as he hit 213 career home runs and posted a .308 average.

Yankees

Legend: Nick Swisher

HRDX stats: 35 points, 21 home runs, 0 catches

One of the friendliest and most outgoing players to ever put on the jersey, Nick Swisher was a fan favorite wherever he went during his 12-year career. Swisher was an All-Star, competed in the 2010 HR Derby, and won a World Series ring with the Yankees in 2009. (Oh yeah, he also acted in a few things, too.) The slugger hit 20-plus home runs every season from 2005-13, finishing his career with 245 dingers.

Swisher lived up to his reputation in London: He came out swinging a Union Jack bat and even added a top hat to his uniform. That was clearly enough to help lead the Yankees to victory.

Superstar: Erika Piancastelli

HRDX stats: 25 points, 15 home runs, 5 catches

While playing softball at McNeese State, Piancastelli went on to become the Southland Conference all-time leader in RBIs, home runs, doubles, slugging percentage and walks -- a shocking feat considering the physical toll she took while also playing catcher. A four-time conference Player of the Year, Piancastelli now plays professionally in Japan. She also represents Italy internationally and appeared in the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Piancastelli's clutch batting -- she hit 13 home runs in the final -- and a crucial diving catch earned her the title of MVP in London.

Wild Card: Daniel Corral

HRDX stats: 8 total points, 7 home runs, 0 catches

Keep your eyes on Corral when all the players are out warming up on the field: While everyone else struggles with their pregame stretches, the former Olympic gymnast will likely be contorting himself into pretzels with ease. In addition to appearing in multiple Summer Olympics, Corral medaled in the 2013 World Championships, 2013 Summer Universiade, and has two golds from the Pan American Games.

Corral led all Wild Cards in home runs and points. Given how close the final was, Corral's performance was crucial in the Yankees' London victory.

Hero: Tae Kyun Kim

HRDX stats: N/A

One of the best pure hitters in the game, Kim became the youngest player in KBO history -- and just the fourth overall -- to reach 3,500 total bases. A superstar for the Hanwha Eagles, Kim posted a career .320 batting average, bashed out 311 career home runs, and was named to the All-World Baseball Classic Team in 2009 after leading the tournament in RBIs.