Who is the Youngest Player to Win MLB Home Run Derby?

American League's Vladimir Guerrero Jr., of the Toronto Blue Jays, holds his trophy after winning the MLB All-Star baseball Home Run Derby in Seattle, Monday, July 10, 2023.
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Juan González holds the record for the youngest player to win MLB’s Home Run Derby, securing the title in 1993 at 23 years and 265 days old.

González, a former outfielder for the Texas Rangers, bested Seattle Mariners legend Ken Griffey Jr. in the 1993 finals at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore. González had a 17-year MLB career, winning two MVP awards and earning three All-Star nods.

Youngest Home Run Derby Winners in MLB History

PlayerYearAge
Juan González199323 years, 265 days
Juan Soto202223 years, 266 days
Ruben Sierra198923 years, 277 days
Wally Joyner198624 years, 28 days
Jordan Walker202624 years, 52 days

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Shane Thurston is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.

Shane Thurston is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.