The MLB’s annual Home Run Derby was held in Seattle on Monday night, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. being crowned champion.
He and his father, All-Star slugger Vladimir Guerrero, became the first father-son pairing to each own a Derby trophy. The sports world took to social media to share reactions:
… and stars from across leagues gave him props
Julio Rodriguez is ridiculous
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) July 11, 2023
Julio Rodriguez is ridiculous
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) July 11, 2023
That was wild!!! @JRODshow44
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) July 11, 2023
Marshawn Lynch 🤝 Julio Rodríguez pic.twitter.com/r9QQMMrZWY
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 11, 2023
Randy Arozarena advances to the final and hits his signature celebration
How can you not love this guy? pic.twitter.com/pj2y184vkT
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) July 11, 2023
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. takes down Rodriguez in the other semifinal
Manager John Schneider is getting absolutely shelled right now pic.twitter.com/w0X6RvQFuY
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) July 11, 2023
Manager John Schneider is getting absolutely shelled right now pic.twitter.com/w0X6RvQFuY
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) July 11, 2023
One swing for a spot in the finals.
Take it away, Vladdy. #HRDerby pic.twitter.com/6RK7MRoqLj
— MLB (@MLB) July 11, 2023
Guerrero triumphs in a dramatic final, much to the excitement of his father
The moment Vlad Jr. became the champion 🏆#HRDerby pic.twitter.com/2qAHOVRMbW
— ESPN (@espn) July 11, 2023
OMG !!
— Vladimir Guerrero (@VladGuerrero27) July 11, 2023
PROUD and LOVE FOR MY SON
Congratulation Vlad Jr! ♥️
— Vladimir Guerrero (@VladGuerrero27) July 11, 2023
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and his Hall-of-Fame father Vladimir Guerrero are the first father-son duo to be to be Home Run Derby champions. pic.twitter.com/kO6vviItZg
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) July 11, 2023