What is the hardest hit home run?

The hardest-hit home run in the Statcast era (since 2015) was hit by Oneil Cruz of the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 25, 2025, with an exit velocity of 122.9 mph. The ball traveled 431 feet at a 29-degree launch angle against the Milwaukee Brewers. This surpassed the previous record held by Giancarlo Stanton.

What is the hardest hit home run ever?

#1 - Giancarlo Stanton: 121.7 mph

Stanton owns the top spot.

Did Ted Williams hit a 502 ft home run?

Yes, Ted Williams famously hit a 502-foot home run at Fenway Park on June 9, 1946, which remains the longest ever recorded there, marked by a single red seat in the right field bleachers. The ball landed in the hat of fan Joseph Boucher, and strong winds that day helped carry the blast, which, when accounting for height, is estimated to have traveled even further.
 

Who hit a 582 foot home run?

Joey Meyer hit the famous 582-foot home run on June 2, 1987, while playing for the Triple-A Denver Zephyrs at Mile High Stadium, a blast that landed in the upper deck of the massive ballpark and remains the longest verified home run in professional baseball history, despite occurring in the minor leagues.
 

Has anyone ever hit a 600 foot home run?

Yes, there are several documented cases and strong legends of players hitting 600-foot home runs, most famously by Mickey Mantle (claimed 600+ ft) and Josh Gibson (claimed 600 ft), though precise measurements for these older hits are debated; even modern players like Joey Meyer in the minors hit well over 500 feet, with estimates reaching 600 ft, showing it's physically possible but incredibly rare and often relies on favorable conditions.
 

MLB Hardest Hit Balls of 2025

Did Mickey Mantle hit a 643 ft home run?

Yes, Mickey Mantle hit a home run measured at 643 feet in Detroit's Tiger Stadium on September 10, 1960, which landed in a warehouse across the street, but its official status as the longest ever is debated due to measurement methods before modern technology like Statcast; it was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for a time but later research introduced more uncertainty.
 

What is the shortest homerun ever?

Shortest home run in history

The ball hit Oyler's bat, still resting on his shoulder, and became stuck in approximately 24 inches of mud in front of home plate. Oyler was then able to complete an inside-the-park home run before any opposing players were able to find the ball.

Did Mickey Mantle really hit a 565 ft home run?

Yes, Mickey Mantle hit a home run on April 17, 1953, at Griffith Stadium in Washington, D.C. that was measured and reported as 565 feet, popularizing the term "tape-measure home run" and becoming legendary, although modern analyses suggest the distance might have been slightly less, potentially around 500-540 feet, with the 565-foot figure including roll, but it was still an extraordinary blast that left the ballpark.
 

What is Aaron Judge's longest home run?

Aaron Judge: 496 feet vs.

Who hit exactly 350 home runs?

Many players have hit 350 career home runs, with notable recent additions including Aaron Judge (fastest to reach it in 2025) and Bryce Harper, who joined the club in July 2025, alongside active players like Mike Trout, Paul Goldschmidt, Manny Machado, Freddie Freeman, Nolan Arenado, and Giancarlo Stanton.
 

Who was the greatest hitter who ever lived on?

Ted Williams always knew what he wanted. Others could debate who was the best all-around player in baseball history. But Williams was a hitter. "All I want out of life is that when I walk down the street folks will say, 'There goes the greatest hitter that ever lived,'" Williams said.

What did Joe DiMaggio think of Ted Williams?

Joe DiMaggio held immense respect for Ted Williams, considering him the greatest hitter he ever saw and the best player overall, while they shared a mutual admiration despite their contrasting personalities, with Williams often seen as more gruff and DiMaggio as more polished, though they maintained a strong friendship that lasted beyond their playing days. DiMaggio recognized Williams's incredible hitting talent, even while being compared to him during their careers, and they communicated through DiMaggio's brother, Dom, during the famous 1941 season.
 

Who is the best player to never play in the World Series?

Sammy may yet share the dubious distinction of fellow Cub Ernie Banks, the best-known example of a Hall of Fame player who never played in the World Series.

What is the fastest ball ever hit in baseball?

Crushed! 10 seasons in, here are Statcast's hardest-hit balls

• Hardest-hit ball/base hit/home run: 122.9 mph. Oneil Cruz (PIT), May 25, 2025, vs. ...
• Hardest-hit out/double play ball: 122.2 mph. Giancarlo Stanton, Aug. ...
• Hardest-hit out in the air: 121.1 mph. Gary Sánchez (NYY), June 19, 2018, vs. ...
• Hardest-hit double: 121.5 mph.

What MLB player never hit a homerun?

Holbert, a National League catcher from 1876 to 1888. His claim to fame is that he is the only major league player to go to bat 2,000 times in his career without hitting a home run. A poor hitter, he collected 486 hits in his 12-year career, including 41 doubles and 7 triples – but no home runs.

Did Mickey Mantle really hit a 643 ft home run?

Yes, Mickey Mantle hit a home run measured at 643 feet in Detroit's Tiger Stadium on September 10, 1960, which landed in a warehouse across the street, but its official status as the longest ever is debated due to measurement methods before modern technology like Statcast; it was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for a time but later research introduced more uncertainty.
 

Who is better, Cal Raleigh or Aaron Judge?

Cal Raleigh's defense made him the more valuable player

So sure, Judge has the edge based on pure offense, but Raleigh's work offensively and as a catcher make him the better MVP candidate. Due to an elbow injury, Judge was a designated hitter for the Yankees in 56 games this season.

How far was Mark McGwire's longest home run?

Mark McGwire's shot off Randy Johnson (June 24, 1997)

The best distance guess at the time: 538 feet. Wow.

Who hit a 600 foot home run?

Mickey Mantle's famous 600-foot homer at USC may have been debunked. Mickey Mantle hit many home runs during his career -- 536 to be exact.

Why did Joe DiMaggio not like Mickey Mantle?

Beyond their clear differences, it was DiMaggio's view that Mantle had tarnished the Yankees name. He never took kindly to Mantle replacing him (more precisely, Mantle upstaging him), and for his hard-partying lifestyle that directly contradicted DiMaggio's advice on how a ballplayer should behave.

How many PSA 10 Mickey Mantles are there?

There are only three known PSA 10 copies of the iconic 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card, making it one of the rarest and most valuable sports cards, with estimates placing their worth in the tens of millions of dollars, according to Sports Illustrated, Forbes, and PSA. These perfect condition cards are owned by major collectors, including Marshall Fogel and Ken Kendrick, with one example even transported under police escort due to its immense value.
 

Has there ever been a 0-0 tie in MLB?

Yes, 0-0 ties have happened in MLB history, usually due to darkness or weather before lights, with famous examples including a 19-inning Dodgers-Reds game in 1946 and an 18-inning Senators-Tigers game in 1909, though modern rules (like suspended games) make them extremely rare now, with ties usually resulting from rule specific situations or sometimes darkness ending a scoreless game before a winner emerges, though most ended as completed games. 

Who is the oldest player to hit a homerun?

On April 20, 2006, pinch-hitting with one out in the eighth inning against the San Diego Padres, Franco hit a go-ahead two-run home run, becoming the oldest player in Major League history to hit a home run.

Who uses the shortest bat in MLB?

While many sluggers of his era swung massive lumber, Gwynn's bat of choice was remarkably modest: Length: 32 1/4 inches (one of the shortest in MLB history) Weight: 31-32 ounces. Model: Louisville Slugger C263 (later SSK and other manufacturers)