Longest Home Runs In 2024
What was the longest home run in 2024?
Jesus Sanchez hit the longest home run in MLB in 2024, a 480-foot homer on a 1-1 count against Jake Junis on Aug 5, 2024. The 480-foot homer had an exit velocity of 116.4 mph and a launch angle of 27.0 degrees.
What was the highest exit velocity on a home run in 2024?
Giancarlo Stanton hit the hardest home run in MLB in 2024 with an exit velocity of 119.9 mph on a 1-2 count against Spencer Arrighetti on May 8, 2024. The ball traveled 447 feet.
Which player had the most 400+ foot home runs in 2024?
Shohei Ohtani had the most 400+ foot home runs in MLB in 2024 with 37.
Home run distances are projected by Statcast, which uses the launch angle, exit velocity and the trajectory of the ball to estimate how far it would go if there were no obstructions such as stadium seats or walls.