Rhys Hoskins' dog was excited to watch Rhys in the Home Run Derby, too

We all know that Phillies slugger and T-Mobile Home Run Derby participant Rhys Hoskins can launch a dinger or two. But did you know that Hoskins also happens to be the owner of an adorable dog named Rookie?

Rookie is making his CBP debut tonight at Phillies Wives Save a Pet! All the details you need are here if you’re coming to the game tonight. And if you’re not coming.. why not?!?! Come say hi👋🏼 pic.twitter.com/HgWhm3TKFl

— Rhys Hoskins (@rhyshoskins) May 25, 2018

Unfortunately for Hoskins, good dogs are not permitted on the field at the Home Run Derby (yet). So while Hoskins was busy in D.C. knocking taters in the Derby, he asked his good friend and teammate Scott Kingery to look after Rookie.

Rookie is more interested in scratches than the home run derby unless his dad @rhyshoskins is hitting. Not amused by the other hitters pic.twitter.com/UkMedUS2MX

— Scott Kingery (@ScottyJetp4x) July 17, 2018

After seeing Rhys smash 17 dingers in the first round ...

and 20 in the semis,

Rookie appeared a bit more invested in the proceedings.

Super excited about @rhyshoskins 20 homers in the semis pic.twitter.com/FqNJv85Le9

— Scott Kingery (@ScottyJetp4x) July 17, 2018

Hoskins eventually was bounced in the competition by an absurd Kyle Schwarber 21-homer round, but it's safe to say that Rookie the dog is still proud of his dad.