Prince Takes the Crown in the 2009 Home Run Derby

Last night, Prince Fielder, the Milwaukee Brewers' All-Star first baseman won his first ever Home Run Derby. Fielder, the youngest player to ever to hit 50 home runs in a season, hit 6 home runs in the final round, beating out Nelson Cruz with only 5 homers.

"You never think as a kid you're going to win one," Fielder said, "but I just always hoped I would win one. So to win one tonight is kind of like a dream come true, I guess."

A former All-Space Coast High School Player of the Year in 2002, Fielder began his high school career at Florida Air Academy and then continued on to MLB fame.

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So Prince Fielder is the winner of the 2009 Home Run Derby. Did you think he was going to win? Did you think Pujols was going to catch up so late in round 2? Share your thoughts!

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