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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. just won the 2023 MLB Home Run Derby by beating Tampa Bay Ray's Randy Arozarena 25 home runs to 23 in an intense battle in Seattle, Washington to break an MLB record by achieving a family record like his dad did in 2007.
Vladimir Guerrero Sr. played for the now-extinct Montreal Expos, during his time, he also achieved the unimaginable and won the MLB Home Run Derby in 2007.
Fast forward to 2023, and Guerrero Jr. became the seventh Dominican to win the event, he is now in the history books alongside Sammy Sosa (2000), Miguel Tejada (2004), his dad Vladimir Guerrero (2007), David Ortiz (2010) and Robinson Can� (2011) and Juan Soto (2022).
Vladimir Guerrero's heartfelt letter to his son
When Vladimir Guerrrero Jr. Joined the MLB, his dad sent him a heartfelt letter that stuck with him and will be there for the rest of his life.
In a video posted by the MLB, Vladimir Guerrero Sr. gave a few words, "I knew your name even before I met you, my first son would be a Jr. and there is some pressure with that, but the name was my choice, the rest is yours." He stated
Guerrero continued "I didn't know that when I gave you my name, I would also give you my swing, even my love for the game. I am so proud of you, my son.
The Montreal Expos player elaborated "You have never lost focus; you have never lost your patience and your joy never has never faded away, that's why you are here and why you will stay, not for my name or my swing, but for your choice to play each day."
"I knew you were special since the moment I met you, and now everyone in the world will know it too. I can't wait to watch you play, Love, your father." He concluded.