Will Ferrell’s Home Run Derby commentary leads angry fans’ gripes with Netflix broadcast: ‘Putrid stuff’

Spencer Brod Tue, July 14, 2026 at 2:36 AM UTC

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Fans are fed up with the Home Run Derby, and it isn’t because of the new format.

Several fans took to X to express their displeasure with comedian Will Ferrell being on the Netflix broadcast for the event, especially after he began the night at Citizens Bank Ballpark on Monday, asking: “Are you ready to watch some balls go very far into the air?”

It’s the streaming service’s first time broadcasting the Home Run Derby.

Ferrell was joined by Luke Wilson and Jimmy Tatro during player intros.

Will Ferrell is pictured at the Home Run Derby on July 13. Getty Images

All three are in the new Netflix series “The Hawk.”

“I love Will Ferrell, he’s arguably the most important comedic figure of my childhood. Hearing him instead of Chris Berman at the Derby breaks my heart,” one fan wrote.

“I’m not sure if this is a hot take or not, but I find will ferrell insufferable. instant turn off anything he’s in,” added another fan.

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“Ben Rice was in diapers the last time Will Ferrell was funny please don’t put him on my screen again,” a third wrote.

It wasn’t just Ferrell sparking a fan outrage. It was also Netflix and its camera work.

“they fixed the Derby format, it’s pretty much perfect, but Netflix is giving the worst camera angles imaginable for 90% of swings,” a fan wrote on X.

Will Ferrell, Luke Wilson, and Jimmy Tatro at the Home Run Derby. Screengrab

“Why is the Netflix broadcast literally showing ONLY THE BP THROWER on some swings what the hell,” another person wrote.

“this has been one of the worst home run derby broadcasts I have ever watched. they’re straight up not showing many of the swings. no exit velocity. taking the wrong camera constantly. putrid stuff from ye olde Netflix,” a third typed.

Another fan on X was outraged that Netflix didn’t show exit velocity and basic launch angle metrics on every homer hit in the Derby.

The fan added that any national broadcast would’ve done a better job.

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