MLB Home Run Derby 2022: Juan Soto edges Julio Rodriguez for crown

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A new MLB Home Run Derby king was crowned Monday night at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Washington Nationals youngster Juan Soto defeated Seattle Mariners rookie Julio Rodriguez to win the title 19-18.

It was Soto’s first MLB Home Run Derby title and did it in dramatic fashion with a few seconds to spare. At 23 years and 266 days old, he’s the second-youngest Home Run Derby champion.

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American League's Julio Rodriguez, of the Seattle Mariners, smiles during the MLB All-Star baseball Home Run Derby, Monday, July 18, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Rodriguez knocked off Corey Seager in his first-round matchup 32-24. He followed up with a win over New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso, who came into the Derby as the two-time defending champion. Rodriguez won that matchup 31-23.

Soto started with an 18-17 win over Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez and later knocked off Albert Pujols.

Pujols made a magical run to the semifinal. He ousted Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber in the first round in one of the surprises of the night. 

National League's Albert Pujols, of the St. Louis Cardinals, smiles during the MLB All-Star baseball Home Run Derby, Monday, July 18, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Players celebrated Pujols after he took his swings, thinking that Schwarber was a shoo-in to make the semifinals. But it was Pujols who pulled it out in the win.

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Pujols was then edged by Soto 16-15 in the semifinals. It is likely to be his final Home Run Derby as he announced his plans to retire from baseball at the end of the