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Luis García Jr. home run would have cleared 27 MLB parks

Original: Home run for # Yankees Luis García Jr. would have left 27 of the 30 # MLB ballparks.

New York Yankees player Luis García Jr. hit a home run that, according to Statcast-style distance data, would have gone out in 27 of the 30 MLB ballparks. The claim highlights how far the ball traveled and how hitter-friendly or restrictive different stadiums are, a common talking point among baseball fans comparing home run distances across parks.

Why now: Fans are discussing the impressively long home run and comparing stadium dimensions.

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• Home run for # Yankees Luis García Jr. would have left 27 of the 30 # MLB ballparks. · RSNStats@opalstack.social · 2

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