What Is The Furthest Baseball Ever Hit?

We all know that baseballs can be hit pretty far, but just how far can they go? In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the furthest baseball ever hit and see just how far those lucky few have been able to send the ball flying.

Introduction

In baseball, as in life, there are always records being set and new feats of athleticism and skill being accomplished. The game of baseball has been played for well over a century, and in that time, some truly remarkable players have taken to the diamond. While some records are likely to stand for eternity, others seem destined to be broken sooner rather than later.

One such record is the longest homerun ever hit in a major league game. The current record holder is Babe Ruth, who hit a ball an estimated 575 feet (175 meters) during a game in 1921. The ball was hit so far that it actually cleared the outfield fence and landed on the street outside the park.

While Ruth’s homerun may never be topped, there have been several other long balls hit in recent years that have come close. In 2016, Giancarlo Stanton of the Miami Marlins hit a ball an estimated 504 feet (153 meters), which is believed to be the second longest homerun in major league history. Stanton’s homerun was also hit at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, which is known for being a hitter-friendly ballpark due to its high altitude.

So while Babe Ruth’s record may still be safe for now, it seems only a matter of time before someone comes along and hits one even further.

The Farthest Baseball Ever Hit

The farthest baseball hit ever recorded was by former MLB outfielder Joey Meyer, who hit the ball 563 feet in 1987. The record was broken in 1999 by Miguel Tejada, who hit the ball 569 feet. The current record holder is Giancarlo Stanton, who hit the ball 582 feet in 2016.

The Farthest Baseball Ever Hit by a Professional

On June 10, 2007, Milwaukee Brewers’ first baseman Prince Fielder hit a ball 502 feet (153 meters) out of Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This is the farthest verified distance that a baseball has ever been hit by a professional player.

There have been several balls hit even further than Fielder’s homerun, but they have not been verified by the International Association of Major League Baseball Statisticians. The longest unverified homerun was hit by Cuban professional player Osiris Matienzo in 1999. His home run was estimated to have traveled 550 feet (168 meters).

In 1957, New York Yankees’ catcher Elston Howard hit a ball 495 feet (151 meters) out of Yankee Stadium. In 1970, Detroit Tigers’ outfielder Reggie Jackson hit a ball 490 feet (149 meters) out of Tiger Stadium. A tape measure later showed that the ball would have landed 545 feet (166 meters) from home plate if it had not hit a light tower.

There are several factors that can affect how far a baseball can be hit. These include the wind speed and direction, altitude, temperature and humidity.

The Farthest Baseball Ever Hit by a Little League Player

In 2012, a 14-year-old from Connecticut named Ethan Ruhle hit a monster home run that was recorded at an incredible 504 feet. That’s the equivalent of four football fields! The ball cleared two sets of bleachers, a chain-link fence and a street before finally coming to rest.

Ethan’s home run was officially measured and certified by Major League Baseball, making it the farthest baseball hit by a little league player in history. The previous record holder was 12-year-old Tony Gutierrez Jr., who hit a ball 480 feet in 2011.

The Farthest Baseball Ever Hit by a Softball Player

The farthest baseball ever hit by a softball player is believed to be 313 feet, 9 inches, struck by Jaycee Gebhard in a game against the University of Evansville on April 10, 2019. The ball traveled an estimated 105.8 meters.

The Farthest Baseball Ever Hit by a Woman

In August 2007, 14-year-old Jennie Finch pitched a baseball 275 feet 10 inches (84 m) at the HP Bauer National Softball Tournament in Irvine, California. This was the farthest softball throw ever recorded by a woman.

Conclusion

In conclusion, there is no definitive answer as to what the furthest baseball hit ever is. The record books do not take into account how hard a ball was hit, or how far it travelled in the air. Instead, they only focus on how far the ball travelled in total, from the time it was hit until it was caught. With this in mind, it seems likely that the true answer to the question may never be known.