​Jordan Walker defied all odds Monday night.Against the backdrop of a hostile Philadelphia crowd, the St. Louis Cardinals slugger came through in the clutch and defeated Phillies’ hometown favorite Kyle Schwarber in the final round to win the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSchwarber smashed 11 home runs in the final round, but Walker, with just about all the Citizens Bank Park fans in attendance booing him, knocked 12 home runs to win the title.PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 13: Jordan Walker #18 of the St. Louis Cardinals competes in the finals of the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park on July 13, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)Here’s what to know about Jordan Walker:Walker, who is 24 years old, was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals with the 21st overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft out of Decatur High School in Georgia.Walker was the Cardinals’ top prospect and one of the highest-rated prospects in baseball at the time he made his major league debut, per MLB.com.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWalker is hitting .294 with 22 home runs and an MLB-leading 74 RBI.This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Who is Jordan Walker? What to know about MLB Home Run Derby champion