While some records may be several decades old, some are recent and fresh to the memory. The ball left the building, literally ending up on Eagle Avenue beyond the center field backdrop and bouncing through the streets. Avid baseball fans get tons of enjoyment even from the most predictable games, and special achievements are even better! If you enjoy seeing baseballs being launched into orbit, youre in for a treat! But there are others. Some baseball experts could argue that the outdated methods used to measure a home runs distance are quite obsolete by todays standards. Its by far the longest home run ever hit at the Rogers Center and few players have gotten the ball up to the top deck. The most recent long home run comes in at our number 10 spot with Nomar Mazaras 505-foot blast to the very back row of the right field home run porch at Globe Life Park in Texas. However, when it was measured based on the available landmarks, the distance was more accurately stated to be approximately 530 feet. October, comes in at number four on our list for his massive 532-foot blast during the 1971 All-Star Game that was hosted by the Detroit Tigers. Ferguson's United, like they often did, rallied and went on a fantastic run that resulted in an unprecedented Treble . We just couldnt get a big hit.. 1,830: 1.60: Sports: Jan 21, 2016: M's players with a single-season OBP 0.340. Adam Dunn was nicknamed Big Donkey while he played. The third longest home run belongs to Reggie Jackson in 1971, hitting a 539-foot homer during the All-Star game. Diamondbacks: RHP Ryne Nelson (4-4, 4.97 ERA) tied a career high with seven innings in his last start on June 25 against the Giants, when he allowed one run on three hits. That hit tied him with Adam Dunn for the tenth-longest home run in history at 504 feet. Seven years before Mickey Mantle hit the longest home run ever recorded in a baseball game, he hit what was then the longest tape measure shot. Ryan Howard is one of the greatest players in Phillies history. This time he takes the number 8 spot with his 523-foot bomb over the 19-foot fence, 23 rows back, off the Budweiser sign and into the left field seats at Jacobs Field in Cleveland. Legend has it that Bonds promised Bobby Bonilla before the game that hed hit the ball out of the stadium if Yankees pitcher Ted Lilly challenged him inside. Not only did Big Mac hit this shot into the second deck of the Seattle Mariners former home, the Kingdome, he hit it off the back wall behind all the fans. This article was originally published on January 15, 2020, and has been updated with new information. Machados home run had an exit velocity of 114.3 mph. It would have left Tiger Stadium, like Fielders shot, if not for a transformer perched on top of the right-field roof. Based on the most accurate possible measurements, Kingmans home run is said to be the longest one in the history of Wrigley Field. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. 40:59. Of the four seasons with the most home runs in history (2017, 2000 . The Mets were quick to flash a 505-foot distance up on the scoreboard, but broadcaster Keith Hernandez might have put it better when he said, It looks like theres beer coming off that sign.. The New York Yankees legend has become almost a mythical figure due to the numbers he recorded over his MLB career. The ball was found on the roof of a porch three houses down Waveland Avenue, which is deep behind left-center field. Longest Home Runs of The Last Decade (2013-2022) SportsOnTheGO 2.01K subscribers Subscribe 324 views 9 months ago Longest Home Runs in the Last 10 Years in the MLB! Accounts from that gray afternoon put Hills rooftop homer at 490 feet; Hill told the Chicago Tribune to move that up to 700 feet. On April 4th, 1988, Darryl Strawberry opened the season for the Mets with this blast that on its way out to right field hit the top of the roof. In the penultimate game of the regular season, the soon-to-be AL Rookie of the Year clipped his previous mark. @ mattkellyMLB. Believe it or not, theres even a statue thats been placed at the spot where the ball landed, to commemorate the legendary long ball. In fact, he hit more home runs than any other player during the 1970s. Matt Kelly. So high that it hit a transformer above the seats that kept it from going further than the estimated distance of 539 feet. Hitting a home run to straight away center field off of a 90-mile-an-hour fastball is difficult to do. He smoked his longest career home run in Arizona off of Chicago Cubs pitcher Francis Beltran. On June 29, 2018,, Seattle Mariners Mike Zunino hit a 470-foot home run to left field off Kansas City Royals pitcher Ian Kennedy. A familiar feat for power hitters at venerable Wrigley Field is to hit a home run onto Waveland Avenue. My college coach called it a bloody-nose pitcher. I know the calculations before and now are a little different but I dont think theres going to be a ball hit further than that one, Angels manager Phil Nevin said. Not only did he hit himself a mammoth home run, it was a grand slam to boot. In the greatest nation ever, why are progressives so glum? Glenallen Hill was playing for the Cubs when he smashed a monstrous home run out of the park against the Milwaukee Brewers. Some people speculate that it might actually have been quite a few feet shorter, but thats still the longest home run hit for years! Canning went six innings and gave up five runs on three hits. The original booming Athletic bat belonged toJose Canseco. While Babe Ruth takes first place for the longest HR in history, the second-longest recorded home run belongs to another Yankees legend, Mickey Mantle. Despite dominating for the majority of the decade, things may have become more difficult after Middlesbrough won 3-2 at Old Trafford in December 1998. Besides being an Angels record for the most in any month, he tied Babe Ruth (1930 Yankees), Bob Johnson (1934 As) and Roger Maris (1961 Yankees) for the AL mark in June. Surprisingly though, it would take exactly a month for another player that year to surpass his homer for longest homer. But since a source like ESPN doesnt challenge it, it still stands as the second-longest today. Boom' In Silicon Valley's hacker houses, the latest crop of young entrepreneurs is partying, innovating and hoping not to get . Mr. October was the architect of many classic post-season memories while wearing New York Yankees pinstripes. 6. Playing next. For many fans, home runs in baseball are the most exciting part of the game. I was patient, Gurriel said through an interpreter. Home Run Derby distances are not considered. As a rookie in 2017, the New York Yankees outfielder belted an American League-high 52 home runs. The biggest hitter Pittsburgh ever had if youre not counting when Barry Bonds was there, Willie Stargell, was known for hitting homers out of ballparks every now and then, during his 21-year career with the Pirates. Be the first one to comment on this story. It was also Ohtanis fifth long ball this week. The third longest home run belongs to Reggie Jackson in 1971, hitting a 539-foot homer during the All-Star game. While his career was on the decline with the Mets in 2002, Mo still provided the faithful with a blast from the past at Shea in their June 26th matchup with Atlanta. Below, you can find more information on the longest home runs this season and the. It soared to the pinnacle of the second deck at Globe Life Park in this June 2019 contest. Kingman didnt just hit the ball onto Waveland Avenue, he hit it well beyond, bouncing the ball off of a fans front porch. This one, like Strawberrys on this list, was hit in Montreals Olympic Stadium and when it landed, it became the longest home run ever hit at that venue. McGwire would go on to finish the 1996 season with 52 home runs, a career high for him at that point. "The Longest Home Runs Ever Hit" Whether it's been the 50 plus base stealer or the 30/30 men of the past who could combine both speed and power to become dangerous offensive weapons. And then theres a millennial favorite -- Albert Pujols soul-crushing tater off Astros reliever Brad Lidge -- which looks just as fast as Stanton's record 121 mph laser when you watch it on tape. Of his 612 career home runs, this one is the longest bomb of his. Here's a look at the biggest home run hits by players throughout the entire history of the league. While on the road with the Tigers, in a game against the Brewers,Fielder crushed a ball literally above and beyond the stadium. This was Piazzas 38th home run of the season. Ohtanis three longest homers have come at Angel Stadium. His moonshot was an estimated 505 feet, one of his 26 on the season upon his return from missing the previous year due to injury. Pittsburgh Pirates. Baseball is known worldwide as the All-American sport, and people from all around the United States flock to sports stadiums to watch their favorite teams. Giancarlo Stanton hit the longest home run ever made in Coors Field to date when he played against the Rockies in 2016. Sano is back for another one, although it's chronologically his first entrant on the big-fly list. During his heydays with the New York Mets, Strawberry hit this homer high, into the lights of Olympic Stadium in Montreal during the season opener that year. Los Angeles Angels' two-way star Shohei Shohei Ohtani launched the biggest home run of his MLB career during Friday's encounter against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The blast had an exit velocity of 118.3 mph and was Judges 52 home run of the season. Famous hits like Mickey Mantles home run are almost always hotly debated, and his was no exception! However, Stanton sits fourth among active players. Its extremely tricky to determine the distance of a home run accurately since so many factors go into a good measurement, but Mo Vaughns hit was clearly a milestone! Like Dunn, McGwire hits our list for a second time with another blast from his days in Oakland. Today well be learning about the top 10 longest home runs in Major League Baseball history and discovering some interesting facts about each pro player! Diamondbacks: OF Corbin Carroll (right shoulder soreness) was out of the lineup, but could return Saturday night. The Dunn homer is at 6:20 in the video. This legendary location doesnt have several outfield decks of seating, so Kingmans blast ended up leaving the property and allegedly landing on a house, three spots in from the street that runs along Wrigleys left field. During his next 31 outings, the young outfielder had a .152 average with a single homer in 108 plate appearances. Jackson also helped win nearly-countless pennants, and tendency to play as a clutch hitter earned him the nickname Mr. It was Babe Ruth at first, for decades until Hank Aaron broke his all-time record []. McCarthy made a sliding catch midway down the line in right field to rob Eduardo Escobar of a hit to end the fourth inning. 10 years after this blast, he hit one that went at least 510 feet so it stands to reason that Mantle definitely had the ability to go long, relatively easy. This blast did nothing but help him earn worldwide recognition all the more sooner. 5:20. F inal. Mariners who hit a home run in 2015. The homer had an exit velocity of 111.3 mph. It was the longest home run in the majors this year. He was Big Papi before Big Papi. Before Strawberry broke the record, the previous longest Olympic Stadium Home Run was made by Willie Stargell at 475 feet. BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 26: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees at bat during the top of the first inning of the game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on September 26, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. He used a tape measure to determine the exact distance of the home run, giving birth to the term tape-measure shot.. And there arent many records kept that can detail any sort of measurements whatsoever. Statcast has tracked games at every Major League ballpark for eight seasons now, and with each passing year we're getting a better understanding of just how hard and how far a big leaguer can hit a baseball. Thome was not just a threat with his power hitting capabilities, he finished his career hitting .276 and had potential to hit to many parts of the field. After recalculation, however, that number dropped to a mere 487 feet. However, sluggers in this list make 400 feet seem like childs play as all of them have hit the ball at least 503 feet. He recorded a 565-foot homer in 1953 in Washington. Brown wasnt known for giving up a lot of home runs, but the Cat sure lit him up. Facing Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shawn Armstrong in the fifth inning down 0-1, Harper blasted a 91 mph cutter that grooved right into his wheelhouse. And as it went well over the 404-mark at the Great American Ballparks right-center field wall and couldnt be caught by the broadcast television camera to definitely see where it landed. Thome said that he was honored, but also a little overwhelmed by the statue, and he readily points out that many other players were just as great. Brubaker. Ohtani drove a slider from left-hander Tommy Henry 493 feet to right field in the sixth inning to get the Angels within 5-1. While this home run is not the longest in MLB history, it IS however the longest home run in All-Star Game history. In a 5-3 win against the Japan Stars at the Tokyo Dome, Ortiz drove a ball into the lights high above the upper deck in right field. In a home game for the Red Soxat Fenway Park,Ramirezgot around on an offering from Blue Jay left-hander Chris Michalak and made sure he didnt miss a single piece of it. 16:19 [MLB] Debut Homeruns. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis), Ohtani Hits The Longest Home Run Of His Mlb Career (493 Feet) To Reach 30 This Season. In another Chase Field special, we have Adam Dunn seeking to hit 100 RBIs on the final days of the regular season. First off, it must be stated that Kingman hit this one all the way out while playing at Wrigley Field in Chicago. And then, wouldnt you know it, big Cecil did just that. It came against the Phillies at Wrigley Field while Kingsman was with the Cubs back in 1979. It was his second home run of the day and one of his 41 homers in his first year in Boston. The bright side for the White Sox is they won 5-4 in 10 innings, handing Texas the inglorious honor of two losses in games in which its bats produced historic homers. October also hit probably the most well-known, if somehow not the longest homer in All-Star Game history. MLB records are made to be broken and a home run record is one of the most fun to watch. But it's a staggering 37 feet better than any other home run with a launch angle of 18 degrees or less, per Statcast. Gurriel hit his sixth career slam when he drove a full-count slider from Griffin Canning (6-3) into the Angels bullpen in left field. A couple of these names have the honor and perhaps bragging rights of having hit some of the longest home runs ever. The Cincinnati Reds also picked him during the 1998 Major League Baseball draft almost immediately afterwards, which required everyone to strike a deal so that he could divide his time between both pursuits. At that time, this homer gave him the longest home run record in SIX different ballparks. Perhaps the longest of those not previously mentioned was Ralph Kiner, who bombarded all the National League left-field distance plateaus of his times. It has brought many questions to light about cheating in sports and the idea of how far is too far and how much is just simply being competitive. Despite his slow start and 268-pound stature, Vaughn got some great runs in before his knee problems set in during the 2003 season. Darryl Strawberry brought the term moonshot to life in 1988 when he absolutely destroyed his second homer of the game that hit the roof of Montreal Expos Olympic Stadium and landed back on the field. In 1971, Reggie was representing the Oakland Athletics in the All-Star Game at Tigers Stadium. The Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati isnt a classic hitters field, statistically at least, but Adam Dunn sure tamed it. The tale of the tape doesn't discriminate. On September 14, 1986, Kansas City Royals right fielder Bo Jackson hit a 475-foot home run to left-center off of Seattle Mariners pitcher Mike Moore. Exploring hardest dingers ever hit on thebaseballfield. Boston is the first one. McGwire drilled a pitch over the 19 foot fence and 23 rows of seating in left center field for one of the longest home runs in history. As with Darryl Strawberrys record-breaking hit, Reggie Jacksons ball was obstructed by the venue and the full reach of the hit had to be calculated. Thats a long way away. Despite earning an American League Most Valuable Player Award with the Angels in 1995, Vaughns exceptional play slowly deteriorated and by the time he was in New York, hits of any kind were few and far in between. Even though Adam Dunn was never really a batter that would hit for average, you could always expect some massive home runs from him. In a game for the D-backsback in 2004, Sexson delivered a bomb to straight away center field that could barely be followed by the cameraman. On June 27, 2007, Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard launched a 505-foot home run off of Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Aaron Harang. On September 26, 1997, future Hall of Famer, Mike Piazza of the Los Angeles Dodgers hit a 496-foot home run to left-center off of Colorado Rockies reliever Darren Holmes. Accounts from the time say the ball came to rest on the banks of the Ohio River, meaning Dunn was potentially feet away from hitting a ball to Kentucky. Dunn was one of the premier home run hitters during his 15-year career that lasted from 2001 to 2014. Then New York Mets slugger Dave King Kong Kingman one upped everybody that came before him though, and everybody that has played at Wrigley Field since. All but one College World Series the 2016 Coastal Carolina victory over Arizona had at least one SEC team represented in the finals,. Both the baseball and bat used to set this record were put on display in the Yankee Stadium. On June 26, 2021, St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt hit a 470-foot home run to center field off of Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher J.T. Throughout the last decade, some of the sport's biggest namesAaron Judge and Ronald Acuna Jr., to name twohave launched the longest homers in the sport. Estimates on this mammoth shot range anywhere from 500 to 535 feet, but the one thing we do know is that it cleared the 20-foot patch of grass and 32-foot-high batters eye behind the 404-foot center-field marker at Great American Ball Park. Therefore, we have compiled a list of the longest home runs in baseball history and included video of each one. Youth Infield and Outfield Baseball Gloves, Slowpitch Softball Gloves for Men & Women, Baseball Protective: Elbow, Leg & Arm Guards, Fastpitch Softball Catcher's Helmets & Masks, Baseball & Softball Batting Practice Equipment, The Dugout: Baseball and Softball Pro Tips, Best Baseball Bags: Equipment Bag & Backpack Reviews, The Best Baseball Helmets for 2023 (with reviews), The Best Catchers Gear for 2023 (with reviews), Best Baseball Bat for an 8 Year Old: The Sizing Guide. They were eventually followed by Ken Griffey Jr., Mark McGuire, Sammy Sosa, and Barry Bonds as the 20th century turned over into the 21st. . While hosting the reeling Chicago White Sox, Minnesota had a chance to celebrate Sano's career-long drive. Coming off the heels of McGwires blast,this one on May 31st, 1997 had all the makings of a tape-measure shot. December 26th, 2019 Anne Rogers @ anne__rogers ST. LOUIS -- From a certain Game 6 to emotional grand slams, Cardinal players hit memorable home runs over the last decade. Note: While there are a few other home runs that were reported to have been further than our #1 spot (i.e. Canseco and fellow Bash Brother Mark McGwire teamed to hit their share of monstrous homers with the Oakland Athletics, none bigger than this blast. One of the longest home runs in Wrigley Field history came from a guy who had 11 that season at age 33, and who, throughout his career, was an average hitting outfielder. Stantons homer had an exit velocity of 119.2 mph. The home run cleared the right-field pavilion, hitting a bus outside the stadium. Besides Dunn, only Mickey Mantle and Mark McGwire appear twice on this list, proving Dunn swings a mean bat. Giancarlo Stanton hit the longest home run ever made in Coors Field to date when he played against the Rockies in 2016. 11. Arizona Diamondbacks first-baseman Richie Sexson hit a 503-foot home run to center field on April 26, 2004. Quizzes; Events; Quiz Creation; Community; Videos; SporcleCon; Remove Ads Sign In . And Giancarlo Stanton has hit the hardest tracked homer at a scorching 121.7 mph. His previous best was a 470-foot drive off Kansas City's Kris Bubic in 2021. Shoutout is also due to Dave Kingman, who knocked one into a front yard on Kenmore Avenue in a 23-22 loss to the Phillies on May 17, 1979. Mickey Mantle famously hit a ball 565 feet (or so the Yankees then-publicist claimed) into a neighborhood behind Washingtons Griffith Stadium, and he clubbed another that came feet from clearing Yankee Stadium. On a hanging slider from Colorado Rockies pitcher Ryan Feltner, Sanchez nearly found the upper deck of Coors Field. 6. The hit was estimated to be around 573 feet and the New York Times originally reported it as a 630-foot hit. Bonus points for clubbing this off As ace Dave Stewart, when Smoke was near the peak of his powers. It seems only fitting to quote Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine, two very smart and well-respected Cy Young award winning pitchers throughout the steroid era, when they put it best, chicks dig the longball.. Some would argue that the most popular players in the history of the sport were, for the most part, the greatest home run hitters ever. Home MLB Top 15 Longest Home Runs in MLB History By TS Staff Published Jul 27, 2015 Baseball has always been a sport that has been played with elements of speed and power. "The feeling was great, just incredible.". The others are Mark McGwire, Barry Bonds, Luis Gonzalez and Albert Pujols. Gurriel cleared the bases after Canning issued walks to Jake McCarthy, Geraldo Perdomo and Ketel Marte - all with two outs. Chicago Cubs right fielder Sammy Sosa hit a 484-foot home run to left-center field on April 12, 2002. It was loud. Among the homers included, Giancarlo Stanton by far has the lowest launch angle. The pitch came from Chicago Cubs righty pitcher Francis Beltran. Wow. Known for hitting some of the most famous home runs over the last 50 years, Mr. A lot of these homers reached the upper decks and some even left the ballpark completely. On June 3, 2012, Texas Rangers right fielder Nelson Cruz hit a 484-foot home run to left-center field off Angels reliever Bobby Cassevah. This particular homer was hit off of Hall of Fame pitcher, Randy Johnson; where McGwire took the Big Unit 538 feet into the upper deck. It happened in the midst of a 23-22 loss to the Phils on May 17th, a game wherehe hit a pair of home runs. This ball might have evaporated into the clouds if the Big O roof wasnt in its path. Judge popped this 496-foot dinger off Toronto Blue Jays ace Marcus Stroman in a 2-1 victory. Baseball Monkey and Baseballmonkey.com are operated by and are trademarks of MonkeySports, Inc. He often believes that coffee can and will save the world. He came in one shy on September 27th and then took lefty Glendon Rusch for a ride, past centerfield. He started his career with the As and made himself known with a pair of 40 home run seasons. Falling behind 1-0 to a guy like that, I tried to get back in the zone. Giancarlo Stanton hits the ball a long way, but even the Miami Marlins slugger has a ways to go to match the longest home runs in the 21st century. Of course, his name is no surprise to be on this list but theres no doubt that the technology was more than certainly lacking during Ruths era, thereby making it practically impossible for any one of Ruths 714 home runs to be accurately measured. Unfortunately for the Marlins, they dropped the game 12-6. It was also Ohtani's fifth long ball this week. Whats the longest home run in every MLB stadium heading into the 2022 season? His accomplishments include helping his team to win seven American League pennants alongside four World Series championships! Sadly, this one doesnt count toward the 563 career homers that place him 14th all-time. With a mighty swing, Jackson took Pirates pitcher Dock Elliss throw high out to right field. 25 Longest Home Runs of the Decade. There's home run king Barry Bonds, there's Adam Dunn depositing baseballs into other states. The 92.3 mph fastball had a 108.9 mph exit velocity off Goldschmidts bat. One decade later, here are 10 of the slugger's longest and most memorable homers One decade ago, Giancarlo Stanton . Adam Dunn, the man they used to call Big Donkey, makes another appearance on this list. Stargell and the Pirates adopted the song We Are Family by Sister Sledge as their team anthem. Dunn went on to hit a career-best 46 home runs by the end of that season. Judge left the 2017 campaign with a bang. In September 2008, Dunn crushed a fastball from Colorado lefty Glendon Rusch that hit the Jumbotron at Chase Field. Storys 487-footer from 2018 reached the concourse down the left-field line; Piazza hit the concourse in the left-center power alley. Ohtani's three longest homers have come at Angel Stadium. It was later reported by physics professor Bob Moore that the ball would have carried 525-feet if it had not hit the roof. If the home run is the most exciting play in baseball, than here are the most awesome. Randy Johnson went 20-4 with a 2.28 ERA and 291 strikeouts in 1997, but in this case, power collided with power. It stands to reason that no one will ever dare challenge the iconic reputation that Ruth carried during his time so his place at the top will remain At least until someone irrefutably hits one 600 feet someday. 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