Teoscar Hernandez of the Dodgers emerges victorious in the 2024 Home Run Derby

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won the 2023 Home Run Derby. One year later, his best friend has claimed the crown.

Teoscar Hernandez won the 2024 edition of the Derby on Monday, defeating Bobby Witt Jr. in the final 14-13.

Hernandez and Guerrero were teammates for five seasons in Toronto from 2018-2022. On Monday, Guerrero was sporting a Hernandez No. 37 Blue Jays jersey while giving his friend tips and advice.

Here is a complete breakdown of the results from the derby.

Final

Hernandez 14, Witt Jr. 13

Second Round

Witt Jr. 17, Ramirez 12
Hernandez 16, Bohm 15

First Round

Alec Bohm: 21
Jose Ramirez: 21
Bobby Witt Jr.: 20
Teoscar Hernandez: 19
Adolis Garcia: 18
Marcell Ozuna: 16
Pete Alonso: 12
Gunnar Henderson 11

Teoscar Hernandez of the Los Angeles Dodgers put on a show for the ages at the 2024 Home Run Derby, emerging victorious in a thrilling display of power and precision. The 31-year-old outfielder showcased his incredible hitting ability as he outslugged the competition to claim the coveted title.

Hernandez, who was acquired by the Dodgers in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays earlier in the season, wasted no time making his mark on the event. In the first round, he launched an impressive 22 home runs to advance to the next round, where he faced off against some of the game’s biggest sluggers.

Facing stiff competition from the likes of Pete Alonso, Juan Soto, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Hernandez continued to impress with his raw power and consistent hitting. He hit towering home runs to all parts of the ballpark, thrilling the crowd and solidifying his status as a legitimate contender for the title.

In the final round, Hernandez went head-to-head with Alonso in a thrilling showdown that had fans on the edge of their seats. Both players put on a display of power hitting that had the crowd roaring with excitement, but in the end, it was Hernandez who emerged victorious, hitting a dramatic walk-off home run to claim the championship.

Hernandez’s victory in the 2024 Home Run Derby solidifies his status as one of the game’s premier power hitters. His impressive performance will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the most memorable moments in Home Run Derby history, and Dodgers fans can look forward to seeing more fireworks from Hernandez as he continues to dazzle on the field.