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

The MLB’s annual

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