Vikings LS DePaola wins home run derby at Thielen Foundation charity softball game

The long snapper hit the long ball, Vikings long snapper Andrew DePaola won the home run derby at the Thielen Foundation charity softball game Wednesday night at CHS Field in St. Paul.

DePaola only need to hit six home runs in the final round to dethrone last year’s champion, wide receiver K.J. Osborn. DePaola hit nine in the final round to win the title.

This year’s game was hosted by Vikings safety Harrison Smith.