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Charles Curtis

9 sweet Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Sr. photos after they’re first father-son duo to win the Home Run Derby

How cool is that?

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is a Home Run Derby champion in 2023, besting Randy Arozarena in the final round at T-Mobile Park on Monday night.

As many folks noted after the win, he joins former champions including his Hall of Fame dad, Vladimir Guerrero, who grabbed the title in 2007. Do you know who was there in attendance to watch and join him on the field?

Yep, that would be Vlad Jr., as you’ll see below. And Vlad Sr. was the proudest dad on Twitter, which made this whole thing just wonderful.

Check out some photos of the pair over the years below Guerrero Sr.’s tweet:

Three-year-old Vladimir Guerrero Jr, stands in for his father, Montreal Expos right fielder Vladimir Guerrero, for the national anthems before their game against the Atlanta Braves in Montreal Sunday, Sept.1, 2002. (AP Photo/Ryan Remiorz) 

Montreal Expos’ Vladimir Guerrero and his son Vladimir Jr. tip their caps to the crowd after Guerrero struck out in the eighth inning against Cincinnati Reds pitcher Joey Hamilton Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002 in Montreal. Guerrero, needing one home run to become baseball’s fourth player with 40 homers and 40 stolen bases in the same season, was called out by first-base umpire Alfonso Marquez. (AP Photo/Paul Chiasson)

Montreal Expos’ Vladimir Guerrero sits next to his son Vladimir Jr. after striking out in the eighth inning against Reds pitcher Joey Hamilton Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002 in Montreal. (AP Photo/Paul Chiasson) 

Montreal Expos pitcher Joey Eischen hugs Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as his father Vladimir looks on following their 7-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002 in Montreal. (AP Photo/Paul Chiasson) 

Jul 2, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Montreal Expos former player Vladimir Guerrero Sr. acknowledges the crowd as Toronto Blue Jays designed hitter Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) looks at the first pitch ball against the Tampa Bay Rays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 7, 2023; Anaheim, California, USA; Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) and Former Angel Vladimir Guerrero and Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) pose for a photo after a ceremonial first pitch before the 2023 home opener at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 2, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Montreal Expos former player Vladimir Guerrero Sr. poses for a photo with Toronto Blue Jays designed hitter Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) prior to the first pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
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