Statcast breaks down Kendrys Morales’ mammoth home run
That was what is known as a no-doubter.
Royals designated hitter turned right fielder Kendrys Morales absolutely demolisted a baseball during KC’s 4-2 win at St. Louis on Thursday.
Here are some more of the particulars about that titanic home run:
Wow... Kendrys Morales HR was hit 115.6 MPH and projected at 456ft. Hardest hit @Royals HR by more than 4 MPH and longest by 9ft. #MoonShot
— Daren Willman (@darenw) July 1, 2016
That Kendrys Morales homer was estimated at 456 feet. That ties for the longest by an opposing player at Busch Stadium III.
— Rustin Dodd (@rustindodd) July 1, 2016
At 115.6 mph exit velocity, that Morales homer was the hardest hit ball by a #Royals hitter this year
— Jeffrey Flanagan (@FlannyMLB) July 1, 2016
Heck, even the reaction from Cardinals pitcher Tyler Lyons told you Morales hit a bomb. This is Jim McClintock’s Vine:
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This story was originally published July 1, 2016 at 7:57 AM.