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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Celebrated by Fans, Father After 2023 MLB Home Run Derby Win

Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is the home run king of 2023.

Guerrero defeated division rival Randy Arozarena of the Tampa Bay Rays in the final of Monday's 2023 Home Run Derby at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. The victor launched a final-round record 25 long balls in the final round, eclipsing his fellow finalist by two in a thrilling matchup.

Twitter had plenty of reactions for the winner, including from his famous father:

Vladimir Guerrero @VladGuerrero27

What a performance! <br><br>Proud of you son ♥ufe0f<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HRDerby?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HRDerby</a>

Toronto Blue Jays @BlueJays

Manager John Schneider is getting absolutely shelled right now <a href="https://t.