Why is Teoscar Hernandez trending?

Teoscar Hernández made history by becoming the first Dodgers player to win the Home Run Derby at the 2024 T-Mobile Home Run Derby.

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He achieved this feat in his first career appearance, edging out opponents in dramatic fashion, including a close final against Bobby Witt Jr. Hernández's victory marked him as the seventh Dominican-born player to win the Derby.

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His success was supported by teammates and former colleagues, including advice from Shohei Ohtani and a symbolic passing of the winner’s chain from friend Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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