Juan Soto Wins 2022 Home Run Derby

Soto Defeats Rodríguez in Finals

Juan Soto, the 23-year-old Nationals star, won the 2022 MLB Home Run Derby, knocking off Mariners rookie Julio Rodríguez in the finals. This is the first time Soto has won the Derby.

Soto and Rodríguez Put on a Show

Soto and Rodríguez put on a show for the fans at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Soto hit 53 home runs in the first round, the most in Derby history. Rodríguez hit 32 home runs in the first round, the second-most in Derby history.

In the finals, Soto hit 19 home runs, while Rodríguez hit 18. Soto won the Derby on his final swing, sending a 442-foot home run into the left-field seats.

Soto Deserving Winner, but Rodríguez Stole the Show

Soto is a deserving winner of the Home Run Derby. He is one of the best hitters in baseball, and he proved it with his performance in the Derby.

However, Rodríguez truly stole the show in the Derby. The 21-year-old rookie hit 81 home runs in the Derby, the most by any player in a single Derby. Rodríguez also hit the longest home run of the Derby, a 522-foot blast.

Rodríguez's performance in the Derby was a coming-out party for the young star. He showed the world that he has the potential to be one of the best hitters in baseball.