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Charles Curtis

Ken Griffey Jr. snapping photos of Julio Rodriguez at the Home Run Derby became an instant meme

Julio Rodriguez had one very notable fan and Seattle Mariners legend following his incredible performance in the 2022 Home Run Derby Monday night: Ken Griffey Jr.

Griffey — known for his own Derby prowess — had a huge, professional-looking camera he was using to snap shots, and of course that became an instant meme, with a lot of people comparing him to a proud dad watching his kid play.

It didn’t matter that Rodriguez lost in the finals to Juan Soto. The 21-year-old is in the midst of an incredible season and his performance Monday night was worth snapping.

Let’s get to the memes:

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