ESPN Home Run Derby coverage criticized for lack of home runs

TLDR

ESPN's Home Run Derby coverage faced criticism for failing to show home runs, with fans unable to see the balls due to a split-screen format. This issue, compounded by the rapid format, led to dissatisfaction among viewers.

For much of the contest, ESPN showed a split screen camera angle showing the balls flying out of the yard in one box and the batter and pitcher in another. That led to some instances of the announcers talking in awe and wonder about home runs that viewers simply couldn’t see.