What Is The Longest Home Run In Baseball History?
The longest home run in baseball history was hit by Babe Ruth in 1929. It was hit over 600 feet and is considered one of the most impressive home runs ever hit.
Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth hit what is widely considered the longest home run in baseball history. The “Sultan of Swat” smacked a ball an estimated 575 feet (175 m) over the outfield fence at Detroit’s Tiger Stadium on July 18, 1921. Although there is no official record of the distance of the home run, it is believed to be the longest hit in major league history.
Hank Aaron
On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves broke Babe Ruth’s longstanding record for the most career home runs. His 715th home run cleared the left-center field fence at Atlanta Fulton County Stadium off Al Downing of the Los Angeles Dodgers, giving the 44-year-old Aaron a new place in baseball history.
Barry Bonds
On August 7, 2007, Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants hit his 756th career home run, surpassing Hank Aaron’s record for the most home runs in a Major League Baseball career. The home run was hit off of Mike Bacsik of the Washington Nationals at San Francisco’s AT&T Park and landed in McCovey Cove beyond the right-field wall.
Sammy Sosa
On June 20th, 2007, Sammy Sosa of the Texas Rangers hit a home run that sailed an estimated 643 feet. The ball cleared the stands in right field, bounced onto the concourse, and ended up in center field. It is believed to be the longest home run in baseball history.
Mark McGwire
Mark McGwire hit a home run that was 502 feet long off of Rick Helling on August 17, 1998. This is the longest home run in baseball history.
