Sports world reacts to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s Home Run Derby victory

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

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

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