Seen here "Big Mike" Dowd from Troop 364 hanging out with Ryan Ford at last year's derby party. The 2 have grown to be great friends.

Joe Hoffman of Rookies Baseball (left) and Will Puentes (right) are pictured here with the Home Run Derby field team and Rubin Fuentes from the Morris County Challenger League.

Will Puentes of Rookies Baseball pitched "Perfect Pitches" to all of the competitors.

Here is one of the competitors taking a swing for charity.

Attilio's Kitchen sponsored the event. Here are some of the volunteers in charge of the barbecue.

Trophies were given out for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. The trophies were donated by AMERICAN IMAGE in Bergenfield.

Rubin Fuentes decided to open up the Adult Division by being the first adult to take a swing.

Federico Castelluccio from the Sopranos takes a few minutes to take a picture with Ruben.

Boy Scout Troop 177 & Special Troop 364 presented the colors for the Opening Ceremonies.

Jeff Rice of Troop 364 threw out the fist pitch of the day to officially start the Derby.

Happy Birthday to Perry Barber. She was the official umpire for the day.

The Home Run Derby Team congratulates the winners.

The Home Run Derby Team congratulates the winners.

Jeff Rice - Troop 364 with Ruben Fuentes - Morris County Challenger League.

Rubin with one of his Challenger League players.

Perry Barber and Erin, a volunteer from Attilio's Kitchen, keep track of the competitors scores.

Perry Barber singing the National Anthem.

This year's Perfect Pitch Home Run Derby Team. From left to right -Michael Nicosia, Michael Pesci, Zack Walsh, Michael Dionisio, and Patrick Milgram.

Each 1st place winner in each division received a baseball bat donated by Easton.

The Scouts and Ruben prepare for the Opening Ceremonies.

Several competitors wait patiently for their turn at bat.

Will Puentes of Rookies Baseball explains the field set up and rules to the field volunteers.

Jeff Rice of Troop 364 draws the winning tickets for the raffle.

1st place winner Melissa Mele recieves her prizes and a handshake from the Home Run Derby Team.