Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Makes History with Home Run Derby Victory

HR Derby Finals: Guerrero Outslugs Arozarena

The final matchup included one of the betting favorites and one of the underdogs. Guerrero Jr. was +370 odds coming into the derby as the second favorite, and Arozarena was the second-highest underdog on the board at +1100 odds. At the start of the semifinals, Arozarena was an underdog once again among the final four at +600 odds.

Guerrero finished this year s derby with 72 home runs, with his manager, John Schneider, pitching to him. His home run total for the entire contest was set at 44.5 over/under, and Guerrero easily hit the over.

Arozarena connected on 82 total home runs, but couldn t outduel Guerrero in the final round. Oddsmakers installed Arozarena s total at 28.5 over/under, and the over easily hit.

I feel tired, explained Guerrero, Jr. after the final round. But I feel happy.

Guerrero was at the ballpark in San Francisco during his father s victory in 2007, but he was only eight years old at the time.

I don t remember much about 2007, said Guerrero, Jr. I feel very happy, very proud that my father and I both won the Derby.

According to a DraftKings prop bet, Guerrero Jr defeating Arozarena in the finals paid out +1100 odds. If Arozarena pulled off the upset over Guerrero Jr., that prop bet would ve paid out +4000 odds.