On September 9th, Colorado Rockies’ first baseman, C.J. Cron, hit a home run that traveled 504 feet at Coors Field – one of the longest home runs since 2015, when the MLB entered the Statcast era. This new state-of-the-art technology allows for greater analysis of the game.
The introduction of Statcast in all 30 ballparks in 2015 – they did a test run in 2014 – improved the accuracy of home run distance projections. According to the MLB, the distance is calculated by ‘finding the parabolic arc of the baseball and projecting the remainder of its flight path.’
While we have been projecting the distance of home runs for decades, there’s no confirming the legitimacy or accuracy of them prior to the 2015 season. That’s not to discredit some of the power hitters that came before the Statcast era, but it’s certainly a luxury we get to enjoy today.
C.J. Cron’s 504-foot home run was one for the history books – it ranks as the second-farthest home run since 2015, tied with Giancarlo Stanton in 2016. Cron’s home run came just three days after Milwaukee Brewers’ outfielder, ChristianYelich, hit the third-longest HR at 499 feet.
Cron hit the HR in the fourth inning off Arizona Diamondbacks’ pitcher KeynanMiddleton. It was a first-pitch fastball with two outs and a man on first – putting his Rockies up 8-1. Cron finished the game 1-3 with two walks, two runs, and two RBIs, while his Rockies won 13-10.
In honor of his incredible feat, which was atop the longest home runs of 2022 and the longest since 2019, let’s take a look at the 20 longest home runs in the MLB since the start of the Statcast era. If you stick around, we’ll also discuss some of the longest home runs of all-time!
PaulDeJong hit a 486-foot solo home run on April 12, 2018 with the St. Louis Cardinals – his fourth home run of the season. He was thrown a 93.8 mph sinker by Cincinnati Reds’ pitcher AustinBrice in the top of the 6th inning with 0 outs, giving the Cardinals a 5-4 lead late.
DeJong’s home run was pulled to deep left field with an exit velocity of 110.0 mph and launch angle of 28 degrees. He hit 19 home runs that season, including a 431-foot blast on August 10, 2018. Over his six-season career in the major leagues, he has hit a total of 102 home runs.
TrevorStory hit a 487-foot solo home run on September 5, 2018 with the Colorado Rockies – his second of three home runs that game. He was thrown a 92.2 mph four-seam fastball by San Francisco Giants’ pitcher AndrewSuarez in the bottom of the 4th, tying the game at 3-3.
Story’s home run was pulled to deep left field with an exit velocity of 111.9 mph and a launch angle of 28 degrees. It was his seventh home run of at least 450 feet that season, five of which came in September. He hit a 471-foot home run twice, on September 13th and September 27th.
18. Pete Alonso – 489 feet (2019)
Two years ago today, Pete Alonso hit the longest homer of his career.
PeteAlonso hit a 489-foot two-run home run on July 17, 2019 as a rookie with the New York Mets – his 31st home run of the season. He was thrown an 86.6 mph slider by Minnesota Twins’ pitcher MattMagill in the top of the 8th inning with 2 outs, giving the Mets an 11-3 late lead.
Alonso’s home run was pulled to deep left field with an exit velocity of 110.9 mph and a launch angle of 30 degrees. He went on to hit 53 home runs his rookie season, eight of which traveled at least 450 feet. He hit a 467-foot home run in September and a 462-foot home run in May.
17. Mike Trout – 490 feet (2022)
This baseball went 490 feet and is the longest home run of Mike Trout's career but I am told I shouldn't care because this game was meaningless and the Angels lost it.pic.twitter.com/J3Wws78x7l
MikeTrout hit a 490-foot solo home run on October 5, 2019 with the Los Angeles Angels – it was his final swing of the season. He was thrown a 95.2 mph four-seam fastball by Oakland Athletics’ pitcher NorgeRuiz in the top of the 8th inning with two outs, with his team down 3-1.
Trout’s home run was hit to straightaway center field with an exit velocity of 110.6 mph and a launch angle of 28 degrees. It topped his previous longest home run of 486 feet, which was also hit against the Athletics. His dinger was supposed to spark a comeback, but they lost 3-2.
JoeyGallo hit a 490-foot solo home run on September 17, 2017 with the Texas Rangers – his 38th home run of the season. He was thrown an 89.5 mph slider by Los Angeles Angels’ pitcher GarrettRichards in the top of the 2nd inning with 0 outs, giving the Rangers an early 3-0 lead.
Gallo’s home run was hit to straightaway center field with an exit velocity of 116.2 mph and a launch angle of 26 degrees. He would go on to hit seven more home runs of at least 450 feet that season, four of which coming in the month of August (including back-to-back games).
15. Nomar Mazara – 491 feet (2016)
Nomar Mazara's home run went an estimated 491 feet. 3rd longest ball hit in the Statcast era. pic.twitter.com/9bkzqegjFI
NomarMazara hit a 491-foot solo home run on May 25, 2016 with the Texas Rangers – his eighth home run of the season. He was thrown an 83.1 mph slider by Los Angeles Angels’ pitcher HectorSantiago in the bottom of the 2nd with 0 outs, but they were still down 2-4.
Mazara’s home run was pulled to right field with an exit velocity of 107.7 mph and a launch angle of 27 degrees. He hit 20 home runs during the 2016 season, 15 of which traveled at least 400 feet and seven of which came in the month of May. He has 85 home runs in 7 seasons.
GarySanchez hit a 493-foot two-run home run on August 22, 2017 with the New York Yankees – it was his first of two home runs that day. He was thrown an 80.4 mph changeup by Detroit Tigers’ pitcher MatthewBoyd in the top of the 1st inning with 1 out, giving his team a 2-0 lead.
Sanchez’s home run was pulled to left field with an exit velocity of 113.1 mph and a launch angle of 29 degrees – an absolute bomb. He hit 36 home runs that season, 26 of which traveled at least 400 feet and six of which traveled at least 440 feet – including three in June alone.
13. Michael A. Taylor – 493 feet (2015)
Michael A. Taylor hit a 493-foot two-run home run on August 20, 2015 with the Washington Nationals – it was his 11th home run of the season. He was thrown an 84.5 mph slider by Colorado Rockies’ pitcher YohanFlande in the top of the 7th with 2 outs, tying the game 2-2.
Taylor’s home run was hit to straightaway center field with an exit velocity of 110.1 mph and a launch angle of 26 degrees. He went on to hit 14 home runs that season, 11 of which traveled at least 400 feet. He also hit a 408-foot double to straightaway center against the Braves in June.
RyanMcMahon hit a 495-foot two-run home run on August 9, 2022 with the Colorado Rockies – his 11th home run of the year. He was thrown an 82.0 mph changeup by St. Louis Cardinals’ pitcher T.J. McFarland in the bottom of the 7th inning with 1 out, giving Colorado a 16-5 lead.
McMahon’s home run was hit to straightaway center field with an exit velocity of 110.4 mph and a launch angle of 33 degrees – it went high and deep. Here’s a fun fact, C.J. Cron and PaulDeJong – both of whom are featured on this list – each hit a home run in this same game.
MiguelSano hit a 495-foot solo home run on August 25, 2021 with the Minnesota Twins – it was his 22nd home run of the season. He was thrown an 82.8 mph slider by Boston Red Sox pitcher NickPIvetta in the top of the 3rd inning with one out, giving his team an early 2-0 lead.
Sano’s home run was hit to straightaway center field with an exit velocity of 116.7 mph and a launch angle of 24 degrees – it was quite a rip! He went on to hit 30 home runs that season, six of which traveled at least 440 feet – he hit a 473-foot HR in July and a 475-foot HR in August.
Ronald Acuna Jr. hit a 495-foot solo home run on September 25, 2020 with the Atlanta Braves – it was his 14th home run of the season. He was thrown an 88.9 mph cutter by Boston Red Sox pitcher ChrisMazza in the bottom of the 1st inning with 0 outs, giving his team a 1-0 lead.
Acuna Jr.’s home run was pulled to left center field with an exit velocity of 112.9 mph and a launch angle of 32 degrees – it went high and deep. He went on to hit 15 home runs that season, 10 of which traveled at least 400 feet. He hit a 473-foot dinger on August 26, 2020.
9. Joey Gallo – 495 feet (2018)
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JoeyGallo hit a 495-foot solo home run on July 20, 2018 with the Texas Rangers – it was his second dinger of the game, tying the game at 8-8 in the bottom of the ninth inning with 2 outs. He was thrown a 93.9 mph four-seam fastball by Cleveland Guardians’ pitcher CodyAllen.
Gallo’s home run was pulled to right center field with an exit velocity of 114.3 mph and a launch angle of 31 degrees – it was gone the moment it left the plate. This is the second time Gallo has been featured on this list, also hitting a 490-foot home run in 2017 – he’s no stranger to bombs!
AaronJudge hit a 495-foot solo home run on June 11, 2017 with the New York Yankees – his first of two home runs that game, the second coming the following inning. He was thrown an 84.7 mph slider by Baltimore Orioles’ pitcher LoganVerrett in the bottom of the sixth inning.
Judge’s home run – which was pulled to deep left field with an exit velocity of 118.6 mph and a launch angle of 28 degrees – put his team up 8-3. It was one of eight home runs of at least 450 feet for Judge that season, including a homer that was further than this one – more on that later.
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JesusSanchez hit a 496-foot solo home run on May 30, 2022 with the Miami Marlins – it was his fifth home run of the season. He was thrown an 84.8 mph slider by Colorado Rockies’ pitcher RyanFeltner in the top of the 2nd inning with 2 outs, giving his team an early 1-0 lead.
Sanchez’s home run was pulled to right field with an exit velocity of 114.7 mph and a launch angle of 31 degrees – there was no doubt about it. He hit a 460-foot dinger two days later against the same team and a 415-foot home run later that month – again, vs. the Rockies.
6. Miguel Sano – 496 feet (2019)
MiguelSano hit a 496-foot three-run home run on September 17, 2019 with the Minnesota Twins – his 30th homer of the year. He was thrown a 92.3 mph four-seam fastball by Chicago White Sox pitcher RossDetwiler in the bottom of the 3rd with 1 out, putting the Twins up 5-0.
Sano’s home run was pulled to left center field with an exit velocity of 113.5 mph and a launch angle of 25 degrees. It was a historic shot that made the Twins the first team in MLB history to have five players hit 30 homers in the same season. He hit three other home runs over 400 feet.
5. Aaron Judge – 496 feet (2017)
AaronJudge hit a 496-foot home run on September 30, 2017 with the New York Yankees – his 52nd home run of the season. He was thrown a 93.1 mph sinker by Toronto Blue Jays’ pitcher MarcusStroman in the bottom of the 4th inning with 0 outs, putting the Yankees up 1-0 early.
Judge’s home run was pulled to deep left center field with an exit velocity of 118.3 mph and a launch angle of 26 degrees. It’s his second time being featured on this list after hitting a 495-foot home run earlier that season. He also hit a 463-foot home run on September 10th that season.
ChristianYelich hit a 499-foot solo home run on September 6, 2022 with the Milwaukee Brewers – it was his 12th home run of the season. He was thrown an 87.5 mph changeup by Colorado Rockies’ pitcher ChadKuhl in the top of the 1st with 0 outs, putting his team up 1-0.
Yelich’s home run was pulled to right center field with an exit velocity of 109.9 mph and a launch angle of 35 degrees – not that fast off the bat, but it was a high-flier. He hit a 451-foot home run one month earlier and a 447-foot home run in April of that season. He finished with 14 homers.
C.J. Cron hit a massive 504-foot two-run home run on September 9, 2022 with the Colorado Rockies – his 27th of the season. He was thrown a 91.6 mph four-seam fastball by Arizona Diamondbacks’ pitcher KeynanMiddleton in the bottom of the 4th, putting his team up 8-1.
Cron’s home run was pulled to left field with an exit velocity of 110.0 mph and a launch angle of 37 degrees. Here’s a fun fact, RyanMcMahon hit two home runs in this same game – he was featured on this list with a 495-foot home run in August, just one month before Cron hit his.
GiancarloStanton hit a massive 504-foot solo home run on August 6, 2016 with the Miami Marlins – his 23rd home run of the season. He was thrown an 88.5 mph changeup by Colorado Rockies’ pitcher ChadBettis in the top of the 5th inning with 2 outs, giving Miami a 3-2 lead.
Stanton’s home run was pulled to deep left center field with an exit velocity of 115.8 mph and a launch angle of just 18 degrees – it was a line drive bomb. He hit a 475-foot home run three months prior on May 6, 2016 and a 554-foot home run one month prior on July 6, 2016.
NomarMazara hit a massive 505-foot two-run home run on June 21, 2019 with the Texas Rangers – his 10th home run of the season. He was thrown a 94.7 mph four-seam fastball by Chicago White Sox pitcher ReynaldoLopez in the bottom of the 1st, putting his team up 2-0.
Mazara’s home run was pulled to deep right field with an exit velocity of 109.7 mph and a launch angle of 27 degrees – not what you would expect from a dinger this far, but it was a fastball. It’s Mazara’s second time being featured on this list after hitting a 491-foot home run in 2016.
What Are the Longest Home Runs of All-Time?
The Statcast era has done a lot for the MLB and has certainly made following the game much more interesting – especially for those that like to deep-dive into analytics and statistics. It makes you wonder how players today would stack up against those that came before them.
While we can’t confirm the accuracy of these HR distances, some of the alleged longest home runs of all-time include BabeRuth (575 feet), MickeyMantle (565 feet), ReggieJackson (539 feet), WillieStargell (535 feet), AdamDunn (535 feet), and DaveKingman (530 feet).
We would be wrong not to highlight Joey Meyer – a minor league player who infamously knocked a 582-foot dinger in 1987 with the Denver Zephyrs. There was also Josh Gibson, who allegedly hit a 580-foot dinger in Yankee Stadium in 1937 during a Negro League game.
Blue Jays Score 28 Runs vs. Red Sox And Other MLB Teams to Score 25 or More Runs in a Game Since 1900
The Toronto Blue Jays made history last Friday when they became one of the few MLB teams to ever score more than 25 runs in a single game. It was a 28-5 victory for the Blue Jays and it came against a divisional opponent in the Boston Red Sox – a truly historic day in baseball.
The Blue Jays already had a 3-0 lead after the second inning, but put up a seven-run effort in the third inning, a four-run effort in the fourth, a massive 11-run effort in the fifth, a two-run effort in the sixth, and the historic 28th run in the top of the ninth inning. The runs just kept coming.
In doing so, they joined an exclusive list of just 20 MLB teams to record at least 25 runs in a game since 1900. Their 28 runs is tied for the fifth-most in MLB history, but it was the most runs scored in Blue Jays’ history and there were several other franchise records broken that night.
When MLB teams put on a performance like the Blue Jays did last weekend, the first thing I look at is the stat sheet – there has to be some crazy stat lines in there and that’s exactly what we got on Friday. For example, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. stole the show with six hits and five RBIs.
Raimel Tapia, Alejandro Kirk, Bo Bichette, Matt Chapman, Teoscar Hernandez, and Danny Jansen chipped in with three hits each – with Tapia and Jansen each adding six runs batted in. Let’s not forget about Kevin Gausman, who pitched five innings and struck out 10 batters.
All in all, the Blue Jays tallied 29 hits in the win and five home runs – including two from Jansen. Every starting batter had at least two hits and they scored in every inning except the seventh and eighth. Let’s take a look at the other 19 MLB teams to score at least 25 runs since 1900.
On June 9, 1901, the New York Giants defeated the Cincinnati Reds 25-13 in what turned out to be a high-scoring affair. The Giants scored four runs in the first inning, six runs in the third, three runs in the fourth, two runs in the seventh, five runs in the eighth, and five runs in the ninth.
They finished the game with 31 hits – including six hits from Kip Selbach and five hits from both George Van Haltren and Charlie Hickman. Every batter had at least two RBIs, with the exception of Charlie Buelow (who finished with one RBI). Bill Phyle pitched 8.2 innings.
On September 23, 1901, the Brooklyn Superbas defeated the Cincinnati Reds 25-6 – it was the second time the Reds gave up 25 runs in the same season. The Superbas scored seven runs in the second inning, 11 runs in the fifth, five runs in the sixth, and two more in the seventh inning.
The Superbas finished the game with 26 hits – including five hits from Tom Daly and four hits from Jay Hughes. Daly also had five runs scored and Hughes finished with four runs batted in. Jimmy Sheckard and Joe Kelley each finished with a home run and five runs batted in.
17. Indians Defeat A’s 25-7 (May 11, 1930)
Opening Day, 1930 – The Cleveland Indians stand at attention as the League Park crowd awaits the National Anthem pic.twitter.com/pil6HsNO7w
On May 11, 1930, the Cleveland Indians (now called the Guardians) defeated the Philadelphia Athletics 25-7 with 29,000 fans in attendance. They had an impressive fourth inning, scoring seven runs, and an impressive sixth inning, scoring six runs. The runs wouldn’t stop coming.
The Indians finished the game with 25 hits – including a team-high five hits from Bibb Falk (three of which were doubles). Falk also led the team with five runs and five runs batted in. Earl Averill, Lew Fonseca, Johnny Hodapp, and Luke Sewell each had three hits in the victory.
16. Yankees Defeat A’s 25-2 (May 24, 1936)
On May 24, 1936, he'll become the first ML player to hit 2 grand slams in the same game, and establishes a new AL record with 11 RBI, in the Yankees 25-2 victory over the A's …
On May 24, 1936, the New York Yankees defeated the Philadelphia Athletics 25-2 in a lopsided affair. The Yankees managed to score five runs in the second inning, five runs in the fourth, six runs in the fifth, one run in the sixth, two runs in the seventh, and six more runs in the eighth.
They finished with 19 hits – including a team-high four hits from Tony Lazzeri (three of which were home runs). Lazzeri nearly broke a record with 11 runs batted in. Joe DiMaggio and Monte Pearson added three hits each, while Frankie Crosetti hit two home runs on the day.
15. Red Sox Defeat Marlins 25-8 (June 27, 2003)
On this day in 2003, the Boston Red Sox established a major league record by scoring 10 runs before making their first out of the game, defeating the Florida Marlins 25-8.https://t.co/SMJxQqtmmmpic.twitter.com/QYRhktVO5y
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On June 27, 2003, the Boston Red Sox defeated the Florida Marlins 25-8 midway through the season. The Red Sox opened with a historic first inning, scoring an impressive 14 runs to start the game. They scored another seven in innings 2-6 before scoring four in the eighth inning.
The Red Sox finished the game with 28 hits – including a team-high five hits from Johnny Damon. Bill Mueller had four hits, three runs, and a team-high six RBIs, while Jason Varitek chipped in with four RBIs. Mueller, David Ortiz, and Manny Ramirez each hit home runs.
14. Reds Defeat Rustlers 26-3 (June 4, 1911)
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1911 In a 26-3 win over the Braves (then known as the Boston Rustlers) at the Palace of the Fans in Cincinnati, thirteen Reds players cross home plate.
On June 4, 1911, the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Boston Rustlers 26-3 in what turned out to be a lopsided affair. They had seven runs in the first inning before adding five runs in the third, three runs in the fourth, one run in the sixth, one run in the seventh, and nine more in the eighth.
The Reds finished the game with 23 hits – including a team-high five hits from Mike Mitchell, who also led the team with four runs scored. Eddie Grant hit the game’s only homer, but Dick Hoblitzell and Tom Downey each had a triple and a stolen base. Frank Smith earned the win.
On August 25, 1922, the Chicago Cubs defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 26-23 in what remains the highest-scoring game in MLB history – no two MLB teams have ever combined for more runs than these two. It included a 10-run second inning and 14-run fourth inning by the Cubs.
The Phillies finished the game with 26 hits, while the Cubs finished with 25 – combining for 51 hits on the night. Hack Miller and Charlie Hollocher starred for the Cubs, hitting six RBIs each and combining for seven hits. Miller also hit two home runs, while the Phillies failed to hit one.
12. Giants Defeat Dodgers 26-8 (April 30, 1944)
4/30/1944. Giants 1B Phil Weintraub and C Ernie Lombardi team up for a two-man record 18 RBI in a 26-8 rout of the visiting Dodgers. Weintraub culled 11 RBI – the 2nd-highest single-game yield ever – on 4 hits, including 1 HR, while Lombardi drove in 7 runs on 3 hits. #Giantspic.twitter.com/n7fa57h382
On April 30, 1944, the New York Giants defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers 26-8 – their second time scoring at least 25 runs in the same game. They were consistent all night long with a box score that read 3-4-4-5-0-2-0-8 through eight innings. They likely would’ve kept scoring in the ninth.
The Giants only had 18 hits, but received a lot of help from the 17 walks thrown by the Dodgers. Phil Weintraub had a historic game with four hits, five runs, and 11 runs batted in – he was one single away from a cycle). Ernie Lombardi also did his part with three hits and seven RBIs.
11. Indians Defeat Browns 26-3 (August 12, 1948)
On this day in 1948, the eventual World series champion @Indians are led by future HOF'er Lou Boudreau's game high 4 RBI as they demolish the St. Louis Browns 26-3 at Sportsman's Park. It's a run total still tied for the 4th most in a game by a road team in the modern era (1900-) pic.twitter.com/19o29vD7BI
On August 12, 1948, the Cleveland Indians (now the Guardians) defeated the St. Louis Browns 26-3 with just under 12,000 fans in attendance. The Indians had a nine-run first inning, but didn’t stop there as they finished with a 9-0-4-2-4-3-3-1-0 box score through nine innings. It wasn’t fair.
The Indians finished the game with an impressive 29 hits – including four hits from Hal Peck and Gene Bearden. The two also combined for seven RBIs, while Lou Boudreau had four RBIs of his own. Wally Judnich, Larry Doby, Jim Hegan, and Bearden each hit a home run.
10. Phillies Defeat Mets 26-7 (June 11, 1985)
Good Morning @Mets fans! Today is the anniversary of the worst loss in franchise history. On this date in 1985, Von Hayes becomes the first player to hit 2 HRs in the first inning of a game. @Phillies score 9 runs in the first on their way to a 26-7 rout. #LGMpic.twitter.com/JjPmE8YRXs
On June 11, 1985, the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 26-7 in a game that quickly got out of hand. The Phillies held a 16-0 lead after the second inning and continued the scoring with five runs in the fifth inning, one run in the sixth inning, and four more in the seventh.
The Phillies finished with 27 hits, including a team-high five hits from Juan Samuel – who also finished with three runs and two RBIs. Von Hayes led the team with six RBIs and also tied for the team lead with four runs – a stat he shared with Glenn Wilson. Rick Schu had four hits.
On August 18, 1995, the Chicago Cubs defeated the Colorado Rockies 26-7 with more than 48,000 fans in attendance. They scored seven runs in the first inning and two more in the third inning before piling it on with 17 runs in innings five through eight. The Chicago bats were hot.
The Cubs finished with 27 hits, including a team-high four hits from Sammy Sosa – who also had four runs and four RBIs. Brain McRae, Luis Gonzalez (team-high six RBIs), Todd Zeile, and Scott Servais each had three hits. Sosa, Gonzalez, and Zeile each hit a home run.
8. Rangers Defeat Orioles 26-7 (April 19, 1996)
4-19-1996, the @Rangers fell 1 shy of the Red Sox record when they scored 16 runs in the 8th inning! Needless to say, they won, beating the Orioles 26-7! @Ddp1607 homered twice, driving in 5. Kevin Elster had a grand slam & 3 hits. Darryl Hamilton had 4 hits. pic.twitter.com/4qHZPSMuYx
On April 19, 1996, the Texas Rangers defeated the Baltimore Orioles 26-7 in a game that featured a historic eighth inning. Leading up to that point, the Rangers had a 10-7 lead and the Orioles were still in it. That’s when the Rangers scored 16 runs in the eighth to seal the deal.
The Rangers finished the game with just 19 hits, but received some help from the Orioles – who threw 13 walks. Darryl Hamilton had a team-high four hits, while Juan Gonzalez finished with a team-high six RBIs. Dean Palmer and Kevin Elster also finished with five RBIs each.
7. Royals Defeat Tigers 26-5 (September 9, 2004)
9-9-2004, the Royals annihilated the Tigers 26-5! Joe Randa had 6 base hits and 6 runs scored! Angel Berroa & Dee Brown had 4 hits. Berroa had 5 RBI & 4 runs scored. One of his 4 hits was a home run. pic.twitter.com/nbomgKJQTx
On September 9, 2004, the Kansas City Royals defeated the Detroit Tigers 26-5 in the midst of a disappointing season. They scored six runs in the first two innings before exploding in the third inning with 11 runs. They also scored five runs in the sixth inning en route to a lopsided victory.
The Royals finished the game with 26 hits, including a team-high six hits from Joe Randa – who also had a team-high six runs. Angel Berroa led the team with five RBIs, including the team’s lone home run. Alberto Castillo added four RBIs of his own, while six others had multiple RBIs.
6. Indians Defeat Red Sox 27-3 (July 7, 1923)
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El 07 de Julio pero de 1923, @Indians se convertía en el primer equipo de la Liga Americana en Grandes Ligas que lograba anotar en cada una de las 9 entradas, venciendo 27-3 a Red Sox. pic.twitter.com/Xqfb4TTnlO
On July 7, 1923, the Cleveland Indians defeated the Boston Red Sox 27-3 in one of the most lopsided victories in MLB history. The Indians had an 11-2 lead through five innings before scoring 13 runs in the sixth inning. They had one run in the seventh and two in the eighth inning.
The Indians finished with 24 hits, including a team-high four hits from Rube Lutzke – who also led the team with six RBIs. Riggs Stephenson also impressed with five RBIs, while Charlie Jamieson had a team-high four runs. Stephenson and Lutzke combined for five doubles.
5. Cardinals Defeat Phillies 28-6 (July 6, 1929)
July 6, 1929:
The first 2 pitchers for Philadelphia never record an out, and before they come to bat in the bottom of the first, they are trailing the Redbirds, 10-0. The Cardinals, who tally 10 runs in the first and fifth frames, will pound the Phillies 28-6.#todayinbaseballpic.twitter.com/ny6Dyo7bNT
On July 6, 1929, the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 28-6 with just 10,000 fans in attendance. The Cardinals came out swinging with 10 runs in the first inning and scored another 10 runs in the fifth inning. They topped it off with five more runs in the eighth inning.
The Cardinals finished with 28 hits, including a team-high five hits from Taylor Douthit and Chick Hafey – who also combined for seven RBIs. Jim Bottomley led the team with seven RBIs of his own, while Jimmie Wilson and Fred Frankhouse added four RBIs each.
4. Red Sox Defeat Browns 29-4 (June 8, 1950)
On this date in 1950, the Boston Red Sox rout the St. Louis Browns 29-4 at Fenway Park. Hooray Red Sox! pic.twitter.com/tZHFwfJ1kI
On June 8, 1950, the Boston Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Browns 29-4 with just over 5,000 fans in attendance. The Red Sox scored eight runs in the second inning, five runs in the third, seven runs in the fourth, two runs in the fifth, two runs in the seventh, and five runs in the eighth.
Boston finished the game with 28 hits, including a team-high five hits from Johnny Pesky and Al Zarilla. Bobby Doerr led the team with an impressive eight RBIs, but Walt Dropo added seven RBIs of his own and the legendary Ted Williams added five more. It was a slaughter.
On April 23, 1955, the Chicago White Sox defeated the Kansas City Athletics 29-6 early in the season. The White Sox scored early and scored often, finishing the night with a 4-7-3-2-0-6-3-4 box score through the first eight innings. They didn’t really leave much room for a comeback.
The White Sox finished the game with 29 hits, including a team-high five hits from Sherm Lollar and Chico Carrasquel. Bob Nieman led the team with seven RBIs, but Lollar and Minnie Monoso had five RBIs each. Neiman and Lollar also stole the show with two home runs each.
2. Braves Defeat Marlins 29-9 (September 9, 2020)
The @Braves beat the @Marlins 29-9, scoring 18 of their 29 runs on home runs.
18 runs ties the most runs via homers in a game in MLB history.
On September 9, 2020, the Atlanta Braves defeated the Miami Marlins 29-9 in what was the most dominant win in recent MLB history – even more so than the Blue Jays’ win over the Red Sox. The Braves’ victory included an 11-run second inning and six more runs in the fifth inning.
The Braves finished the game with just 23 hits – including three hits from five different players. Adam Duvall stole the show with three home runs and nine RBIs, while Freddie Freeman added a home run and six RBIs. Ronald Acuna Jr. impressed with a home run and five RBIs.
1. Rangers Defeat Orioles 30-3 (August 22, 2007)
August 22, 2007
On this day in sports history, The Texas Rangers defeated the Baltimore Orioles 30-3, scoring the most runs by a team in modern MLB history (1900).
All 10 players Texas sent to the plate had at least 1 hit and 1 run scored (Game 1 of a DH). pic.twitter.com/1tVC4a45D4
On August 22, 2007, the Texas Rangers defeated the Baltimore Orioles 30-3 in what was the most runs scored by a team since 1900. The Rangers had just a 5-3 lead after the fifth inning, but scored nine runs in the sixth inning, 10 runs in the eighth, and six runs in the ninth inning.
The Rangers finished the game with 29 hits, including a team-high five hits from David Murphy. Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Ramon Vazquez stole the show, combining for eight hits, four home runs, nine runs scored, and 14 runs batted in. Travis Metcalf and Marlon Byrd also hit home runs.
Which MLB Teams Might Be Next?
While it’s not easy and obviously doesn’t happen often – just 20 MLB teams have done it since 1900 – it makes sense that it was the Toronto Blue Jays who achieved it. As it stands right now, they rank third in the entire MLB with 4.88 runs scored per game – their offense is explosive.
The only two teams scoring at a higher rate are the Los Angeles Dodgers, who score 5.14 runs per game, and the New York Yankees, who score 5.36 runs per game. I wouldn’t be surprised if either of those two teams come close to scoring 25 runs in a game this season – it can happen!
The other offenses that score at a high rate include the Atlanta Braves (4.76 runs per game), San Francisco Giants (4.69 runs per game), and New York Mets (4.66 runs per game). Do you think we’ll see another team achieve this unlikely stat in the near future? I’d like to think so.
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