2010 State Farm Home Run Derby: David Ortiz beats former Red Sox prospect Hanley Ramirez to win derby

Red Sox slugger David Ortiz defeated Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez 11-5 in the final round to win the 2010 State Farm Home Run Derby at Angel Stadium on Monday night. (AP Photo)

By Gethin Coolbaugh

ANAHEIM, CA - Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz has won the 2010 State Farm Home Run Derby, defeating former Red Sox prospect shortstop Hanley Ramirez 11-5 in the final round at Angel Stadium.

Ortiz hit 21 home runs combined throughout the first two runs to advance to the finals before defeating Ramirez, who also hit 21 home runs in the first round.

Without much surprise, most of Big Papi’s home runs were sent over the right field wall.

This is the fourth time that Ortiz has participated in the derby but is the first time he has won the event.

With his 11 home runs in the final round, Ortiz became just the second slugger to hit double-digit home runs in the final round.

Now that he has the derby trophy in hand, Ortiz will look to win the All Star game MVP award in tomorrow night’s All-Star game.

Ortiz is not starting, but may be used in a pinch hitting role late in the game.

The last time a member of the Red Sox that won the MVP award was in 2008 when J.D. Drew won the award in the final All-Star game at Yankee Stadium.

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