Shohei Ohtani hit an absolutely monstrous home run to lead off Friday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.
Los Angeles Angels manager Joe Maddon decided to bat Ohtani in the leadoff spot against the Rays. The move paid off immediately as Ohtani destroyed the third pitch he saw to deep right field. The ball went to the catwalk at the Trop.
Ohtani’s home run was measured at 453 feet and had an exit velocity of 116.1 mph.
Ohtani’s first career leadoff home run traveled quite a distance. That was his 24th home run of the season.
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