Heliot Ramos becomes first right-handed batter to hit Splash Homer at Oracle Park
The Giants’ Heliot Ramos became the first right-handed batter in the 25-season history of Oracle Park to hit a Splash Homer into McCovey Cove, achieving the feat in a 4-3 loss to the San Diego Padres
By ERIC HE
Published - Sep 15, 2024, 09:12 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 07:14 PM EST
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Giants' Heliot Ramos became the first right-handed batter in the 25-season history of Oracle Park to hit a Splash Homer into McCovey Cove, achieving the feat in a 4-3 loss to the San Diego Padres on Sunday.
Ramos hit his 394-foot drive into the water beyond the right field wall in the ninth inning on a full-count 100.4 mph fastball from closer Robert Suarez. It was the 168th Splash Hit overall, the 105th by the Giants.
A 25-year-old All-Star outfielder, Ramos said he had never reached the water during batting practice.
“But I knew no righty had ever done it, so it was always something that would be special if I did it,” Ramos said.
